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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.31, 760.16 and 481.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.31, 760.16 and 481.24 is: 663.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.31 : 760.16 = 481.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.31/760.16 = 481.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.31x = 760.16 × 481.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.31x = 365,820.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,820.20/551.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.55

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