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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.21, 825.11 and 414.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.21, 825.11 and 414.53 is: 620.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.21 : 825.11 = 414.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.21/825.11 = 414.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.21x = 825.11 × 414.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.21x = 342,026.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,026.65/551.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.51

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