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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.80, 829.74 and 462.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.80, 829.74 and 462.08 is: 693.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.80 : 829.74 = 462.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.80/829.74 = 462.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.80x = 829.74 × 462.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.80x = 383,406.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,406.26/552.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.57

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