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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.04, 758.70 and 482.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.04, 758.70 and 482.04 is: 663.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.04 : 758.70 = 482.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.04/758.70 = 482.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.04x = 758.70 × 482.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.04x = 365,723.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,723.75/551.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.70

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