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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.29, 828.36 and 461.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.29, 828.36 and 461.57 is: 692.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.29 : 828.36 = 461.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.29/828.36 = 461.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.29x = 828.36 × 461.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.29x = 382,341.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,341.98/552.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.29

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