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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.98, 829.46 and 321.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.98, 829.46 and 321.74 is: 482.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.98 : 829.46 = 321.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.98/829.46 = 321.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.98x = 829.46 × 321.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.98x = 266,869.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,869.89/552.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.61

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