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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.69, 829.04 and 431.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.69, 829.04 and 431.06 is: 646.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.69 : 829.04 = 431.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.69/829.04 = 431.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.69x = 829.04 × 431.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.69x = 357,359.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,359.68/552.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.58

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