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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.04, 826.56 and 429.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.04, 826.56 and 429.76 is: 643.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.04 : 826.56 = 429.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.04/826.56 = 429.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.04x = 826.56 × 429.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.04x = 355,222.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,222.43/552.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.47

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