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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.45, 762.47 and 331.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.45, 762.47 and 331.48 is: 457.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.45 : 762.47 = 331.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.45/762.47 = 331.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.45x = 762.47 × 331.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.45x = 252,743.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,743.56/552.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.50

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