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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.46, 762.41 and 316.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.46, 762.41 and 316.46 is: 436.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.46 : 762.41 = 316.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.46/762.41 = 316.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.46x = 762.41 × 316.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.46x = 241,272.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,272.27/552.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.72

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