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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.24, 828.64 and 437.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.24, 828.64 and 437.07 is: 654.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.24 : 828.64 = 437.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.24/828.64 = 437.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.24x = 828.64 × 437.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.24x = 362,173.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,173.68/553.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.64

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