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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.62, 828.94 and 442.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.62, 828.94 and 442.42 is: 663.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.62 : 828.94 = 442.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.62/828.94 = 442.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.62x = 828.94 × 442.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.62x = 366,738.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,738.37/552.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.64

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