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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.79, 829.61 and 444.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.79, 829.61 and 444.33 is: 665.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.79 : 829.61 = 444.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.79/829.61 = 444.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.79x = 829.61 × 444.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.79x = 368,618.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,618.39/553.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.63

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