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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.16, 826.80 and 464.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.16, 826.80 and 464.80 is: 695.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.16 : 826.80 = 464.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.16/826.80 = 464.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.16x = 826.80 × 464.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.16x = 384,296.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,296.64/552.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.99

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