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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.60, 828.60 and 431.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.60, 828.60 and 431.20 is: 645.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.60 : 828.60 = 431.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.60/828.60 = 431.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.60x = 828.60 × 431.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.60x = 357,292.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,292.32/553.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.40

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