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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.22, 825.84 and 459.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.22, 825.84 and 459.78 is: 688.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.22 : 825.84 = 459.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.22/825.84 = 459.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.22x = 825.84 × 459.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.22x = 379,704.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,704.72/551.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.84

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