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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.29, 828.41 and 443.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.29, 828.41 and 443.04 is: 663.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.29 : 828.41 = 443.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.29/828.41 = 443.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.29x = 828.41 × 443.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.29x = 367,016.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,016.55/553.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.33

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