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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.69, 828.36 and 309.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.69, 828.36 and 309.15 is: 463.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.69 : 828.36 = 309.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.69/828.36 = 309.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.69x = 828.36 × 309.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.69x = 256,087.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,087.49/552.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.35

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