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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.48, 761.04 and 330.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.48, 761.04 and 330.62 is: 456.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.48 : 761.04 = 330.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.48/761.04 = 330.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.48x = 761.04 × 330.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.48x = 251,615.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,615.04/551.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.25

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