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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.83, 827.87 and 308.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.83, 827.87 and 308.86 is: 462.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.83 : 827.87 = 308.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.83/827.87 = 308.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.83x = 827.87 × 308.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.83x = 255,698.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,698.71/552.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.53

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