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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.24, 828.82 and 415.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.24, 828.82 and 415.52 is: 621.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.24 : 828.82 = 415.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.24/828.82 = 415.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.24x = 828.82 × 415.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.24x = 344,393.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,393.88/554.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.39

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