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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.26, 827.30 and 415.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.26, 827.30 and 415.46 is: 622.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.26 : 827.30 = 415.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.26/827.30 = 415.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.26x = 827.30 × 415.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.26x = 343,710.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,710.06/552.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.37

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