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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.66, 828.21 and 436.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.66, 828.21 and 436.60 is: 654.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.66 : 828.21 = 436.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.66/828.21 = 436.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.66x = 828.21 × 436.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.66x = 361,592.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,592.34/552.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.28

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