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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.07, 828.74 and 415.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.07, 828.74 and 415.97 is: 623.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.07 : 828.74 = 415.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.07/828.74 = 415.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.07x = 828.74 × 415.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.07x = 344,724.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,724.75/553.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.30

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