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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.44, 826.90 and 308.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.44, 826.90 and 308.22 is: 461.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.44 : 826.90 = 308.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.44/826.90 = 308.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.44x = 826.90 × 308.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.44x = 254,867.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,867.12/552.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.35

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