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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.69, 827.42 and 443.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.69, 827.42 and 443.34 is: 663.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.69 : 827.42 = 443.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.69/827.42 = 443.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.69x = 827.42 × 443.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.69x = 366,826.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,826.17/552.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.71

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