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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.54, 829.23 and 424.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.54, 829.23 and 424.66 is: 636.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.54 : 829.23 = 424.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.54/829.23 = 424.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.54x = 829.23 × 424.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.54x = 352,140.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,140.81/553.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.16

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