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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.14, 760.03 and 446.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.14, 760.03 and 446.15 is: 615.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.14 : 760.03 = 446.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.14/760.03 = 446.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.14x = 760.03 × 446.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.14x = 339,088.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,088.17/551.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.25

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