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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.52, 761.28 and 464.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.52, 761.28 and 464.16 is: 640.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.52 : 761.28 = 464.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.52/761.28 = 464.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.52x = 761.28 × 464.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.52x = 353,355.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,355.72/551.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.69

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