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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.87, 830.04 and 443.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.87, 830.04 and 443.25 is: 665.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.87 : 830.04 = 443.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.87/830.04 = 443.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.87x = 830.04 × 443.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.87x = 367,915.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,915.23/552.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.46

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