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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.89, 828.83 and 308.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.89, 828.83 and 308.88 is: 463.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.89 : 828.83 = 308.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.89/828.83 = 308.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.89x = 828.83 × 308.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.89x = 256,009.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,009.78/552.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.04

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