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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.95, 829.73 and 306.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.95, 829.73 and 306.17 is: 459.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.95 : 829.73 = 306.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.95/829.73 = 306.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.95x = 829.73 × 306.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.95x = 254,038.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,038.16/552.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.42

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