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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.22, 761.31 and 477.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.22, 761.31 and 477.42 is: 659.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.22 : 761.31 = 477.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.22/761.31 = 477.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.22x = 761.31 × 477.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.22x = 363,464.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,464.62/551.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.38

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