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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.15, 827.82 and 414.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.15, 827.82 and 414.45 is: 621.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.15 : 827.82 = 414.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.15/827.82 = 414.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.15x = 827.82 × 414.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.15x = 343,090.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,090.00/552.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.37

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