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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.49, 760.80 and 441.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.49, 760.80 and 441.12 is: 608.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.49 : 760.80 = 441.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.49/760.80 = 441.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.49x = 760.80 × 441.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.49x = 335,604.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,604.10/551.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.54

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