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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.60, 827.28 and 430.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.60, 827.28 and 430.95 is: 645.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.60 : 827.28 = 430.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.60/827.28 = 430.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.60x = 827.28 × 430.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.60x = 356,516.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,516.32/552.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.16

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