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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.30, 760.29 and 440.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.30, 760.29 and 440.78 is: 607.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.30 : 760.29 = 440.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.30/760.29 = 440.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.30x = 760.29 × 440.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.30x = 335,120.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,120.63/551.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.87

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