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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.48, 829.08 and 321.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.48, 829.08 and 321.72 is: 482.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.48 : 829.08 = 321.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.48/829.08 = 321.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.48x = 829.08 × 321.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.48x = 266,731.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,731.62/552.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.79

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