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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.10, 828.15 and 436.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.10, 828.15 and 436.90 is: 655.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.10 : 828.15 = 436.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.10/828.15 = 436.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.10x = 828.15 × 436.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.10x = 361,818.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,818.74/552.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.35

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