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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.57, 827.98 and 415.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.57, 827.98 and 415.47 is: 622.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.57 : 827.98 = 415.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.57/827.98 = 415.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.57x = 827.98 × 415.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.57x = 344,000.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,000.85/552.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.55

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