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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.60, 829.80 and 430.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.60, 829.80 and 430.47 is: 646.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.60 : 829.80 = 430.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.60/829.80 = 430.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.60x = 829.80 × 430.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.60x = 357,204.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,204.01/552.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.41

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