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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.41, 827.83 and 436.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.41, 827.83 and 436.34 is: 653.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.41 : 827.83 = 436.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.41/827.83 = 436.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.41x = 827.83 × 436.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.41x = 361,215.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,215.34/552.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.89

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