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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.78, 829.20 and 432.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.78, 829.20 and 432.90 is: 649.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.78 : 829.20 = 432.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.78/829.20 = 432.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.78x = 829.20 × 432.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.78x = 358,960.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,960.68/552.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.37

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