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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.84, 828.45 and 430.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.84, 828.45 and 430.50 is: 645.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.84 : 828.45 = 430.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.84/828.45 = 430.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.84x = 828.45 × 430.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.84x = 356,647.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,647.73/552.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.12

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