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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.06, 827.33 and 429.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.06, 827.33 and 429.75 is: 644.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.06 : 827.33 = 429.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.06/827.33 = 429.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.06x = 827.33 × 429.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.06x = 355,542.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,542.92/552.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.03

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