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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552, 828.54 and 406.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552, 828.54 and 406.20 is: 609.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552 : 828.54 = 406.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552/828.54 = 406.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552x = 828.54 × 406.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552x = 336,552.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,552.95/552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.70

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