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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.70, 828.01 and 461.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.70, 828.01 and 461.98 is: 692.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.70 : 828.01 = 461.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.70/828.01 = 461.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.70x = 828.01 × 461.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.70x = 382,524.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,524.06/552.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.10

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