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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.54, 828.33 and 309.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.54, 828.33 and 309.42 is: 463.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.54 : 828.33 = 309.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.54/828.33 = 309.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.54x = 828.33 × 309.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.54x = 256,301.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,301.87/552.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.86

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