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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.25, 758.88 and 481.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.25, 758.88 and 481.23 is: 662.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.25 : 758.88 = 481.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.25/758.88 = 481.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.25x = 758.88 × 481.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.25x = 365,195.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,195.82/551.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.49

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