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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.05, 826.97 and 445.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.05, 826.97 and 445.77 is: 668.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.05 : 826.97 = 445.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.05/826.97 = 445.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.05x = 826.97 × 445.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.05x = 368,638.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,638.42/551.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.97

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