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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.30, 825.87 and 427.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.30, 825.87 and 427.67 is: 640.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.30 : 825.87 = 427.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.30/825.87 = 427.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.30x = 825.87 × 427.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.30x = 353,195.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,195.69/551.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.67

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