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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.48, 829.20 and 321.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.48, 829.20 and 321.60 is: 482.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.48 : 829.20 = 321.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.48/829.20 = 321.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.48x = 829.20 × 321.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.48x = 266,670.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,670.72/552.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.68

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