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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.29, 828.77 and 414.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.29, 828.77 and 414.92 is: 622.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.29 : 828.77 = 414.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.29/828.77 = 414.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.29x = 828.77 × 414.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.29x = 343,873.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,873.25/552.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.64

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