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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.91, 829.97 and 467.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.91, 829.97 and 467.30 is: 701.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.91 : 829.97 = 467.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.91/829.97 = 467.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.91x = 829.97 × 467.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.91x = 387,848.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,848.22/552.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.47

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