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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.82, 829.22 and 323.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.82, 829.22 and 323.31 is: 484.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.82 : 829.22 = 323.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.82/829.22 = 323.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.82x = 829.22 × 323.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.82x = 268,095.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,095.93/552.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.96

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