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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.49, 761.06 and 330.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.49, 761.06 and 330.45 is: 456.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.49 : 761.06 = 330.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.49/761.06 = 330.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.49x = 761.06 × 330.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.49x = 251,492.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,492.28/551.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.02

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