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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.80, 829.04 and 445.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.80, 829.04 and 445.04 is: 667.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.80 : 829.04 = 445.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.80/829.04 = 445.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.80x = 829.04 × 445.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.80x = 368,955.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,955.96/552.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.43

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