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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.07, 828.09 and 309.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.07, 828.09 and 309.10 is: 463.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.07 : 828.09 = 309.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.07/828.09 = 309.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.07x = 828.09 × 309.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.07x = 255,962.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,962.62/552.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.65

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