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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.03, 824.72 and 459.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.03, 824.72 and 459.90 is: 688.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.03 : 824.72 = 459.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.03/824.72 = 459.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.03x = 824.72 × 459.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.03x = 379,286.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,286.43/551.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.33

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