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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.34, 827.63 and 449.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.34, 827.63 and 449.12 is: 672.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.34 : 827.63 = 449.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.34/827.63 = 449.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.34x = 827.63 × 449.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.34x = 371,706.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,706.69/552.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.97

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