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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.01, 826.43 and 429.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.01, 826.43 and 429.91 is: 643.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.01 : 826.43 = 429.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.01/826.43 = 429.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.01x = 826.43 × 429.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.01x = 355,290.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,290.52/552.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.63

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