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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.83, 828.53 and 422.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.83, 828.53 and 422.35 is: 632.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.83 : 828.53 = 422.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.83/828.53 = 422.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.83x = 828.53 × 422.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.83x = 349,927.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,927.53/552.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.97

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