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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.71, 829.26 and 309.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.71, 829.26 and 309.17 is: 463.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.71 : 829.26 = 309.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.71/829.26 = 309.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.71x = 829.26 × 309.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.71x = 256,378.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,378.17/552.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.86

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