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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.06, 828.12 and 422.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.06, 828.12 and 422.25 is: 633.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.06 : 828.12 = 422.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.06/828.12 = 422.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.06x = 828.12 × 422.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.06x = 349,673.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,673.67/552.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.40

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