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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.24, 828.92 and 431.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.24, 828.92 and 431.84 is: 648.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.24 : 828.92 = 431.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.24/828.92 = 431.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.24x = 828.92 × 431.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.24x = 357,960.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,960.81/552.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.20

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