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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.60, 828.90 and 431.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.60, 828.90 and 431.10 is: 646.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.60 : 828.90 = 431.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.60/828.90 = 431.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.60x = 828.90 × 431.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.60x = 357,338.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,338.79/552.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.65

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