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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.57, 827.73 and 460.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.57, 827.73 and 460.97 is: 690.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.57 : 827.73 = 460.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.57/827.73 = 460.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.57x = 827.73 × 460.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.57x = 381,554.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,554.56/552.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.52

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