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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.44, 827.96 and 475.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.44, 827.96 and 475.20 is: 713.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.44 : 827.96 = 475.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.44/827.96 = 475.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.44x = 827.96 × 475.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.44x = 393,446.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,446.59/551.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.49

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