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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.94, 828.96 and 321.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.94, 828.96 and 321.82 is: 482.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.94 : 828.96 = 321.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.94/828.96 = 321.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.94x = 828.96 × 321.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.94x = 266,775.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,775.91/552.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.47

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