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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.52, 761.13 and 464.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.52, 761.13 and 464.04 is: 640.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.52 : 761.13 = 464.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.52/761.13 = 464.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.52x = 761.13 × 464.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.52x = 353,194.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,194.77/551.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.40

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