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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.10, 827.85 and 430.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.10, 827.85 and 430.70 is: 644.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.10 : 827.85 = 430.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.10/827.85 = 430.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.10x = 827.85 × 430.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.10x = 356,555.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,555.00/553.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.65

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