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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.68, 828.30 and 461.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.68, 828.30 and 461.55 is: 691.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.68 : 828.30 = 461.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.68/828.30 = 461.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.68x = 828.30 × 461.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.68x = 382,301.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,301.87/552.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.73

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