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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.48, 761.04 and 428.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.48, 761.04 and 428.28 is: 589.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.48 : 761.04 = 428.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.48/761.04 = 428.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.48x = 761.04 × 428.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.48x = 325,938.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,938.21/552.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.95

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