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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.10, 827.19 and 419.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.10, 827.19 and 419.88 is: 630.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.10 : 827.19 = 419.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.10/827.19 = 419.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.10x = 827.19 × 419.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.10x = 347,320.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,320.54/551.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.23

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