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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.48, 762 and 441.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.48, 762 and 441.52 is: 608.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.48 : 762 = 441.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.48/762 = 441.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.48x = 762 × 441.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.48x = 336,438.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,438.24/552.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.96

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