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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.62, 827.46 and 443.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.62, 827.46 and 443.16 is: 663.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.62 : 827.46 = 443.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.62/827.46 = 443.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.62x = 827.46 × 443.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.62x = 366,697.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,697.17/552.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.56

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