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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.04, 826.20 and 422.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.04, 826.20 and 422.88 is: 634.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.04 : 826.20 = 422.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.04/826.20 = 422.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.04x = 826.20 × 422.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.04x = 349,383.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,383.46/551.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.04

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