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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.10, 828.87 and 437.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.10, 828.87 and 437.03 is: 654.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.10 : 828.87 = 437.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.10/828.87 = 437.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.10x = 828.87 × 437.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.10x = 362,238.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,238.38/553.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.93

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