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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.32, 826.20 and 429

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.32, 826.20 and 429 is: 642.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.32 : 826.20 = 429 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.32/826.20 = 429/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.32x = 826.20 × 429
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.32x = 354,439.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,439.80/551.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.89

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