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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.07, 828.28 and 308.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.07, 828.28 and 308.43 is: 462.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.07 : 828.28 = 308.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.07/828.28 = 308.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.07x = 828.28 × 308.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.07x = 255,460.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,460.72/552.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.73

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