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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.49, 828.52 and 466.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.49, 828.52 and 466.43 is: 699.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.49 : 828.52 = 466.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.49/828.52 = 466.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.49x = 828.52 × 466.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.49x = 386,446.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,446.58/552.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.46

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