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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.36, 759.94 and 446.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.36, 759.94 and 446.06 is: 614.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.36 : 759.94 = 446.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.36/759.94 = 446.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.36x = 759.94 × 446.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.36x = 338,979.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,979.62/551.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.80

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