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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.12, 828.06 and 422.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.12, 828.06 and 422.80 is: 632.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.12 : 828.06 = 422.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.12/828.06 = 422.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.12x = 828.06 × 422.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.12x = 350,103.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,103.77/553.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.96

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