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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.41, 827.46 and 308.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.41, 827.46 and 308.09 is: 462.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.41 : 827.46 = 308.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.41/827.46 = 308.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.41x = 827.46 × 308.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.41x = 254,934.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,934.22/551.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.33

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