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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.98, 829.08 and 416.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.98, 829.08 and 416.70 is: 623.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.98 : 829.08 = 416.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.98/829.08 = 416.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.98x = 829.08 × 416.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.98x = 345,477.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,477.64/553.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.63

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