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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.54, 760.52 and 458

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.54, 760.52 and 458 is: 631.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.54 : 760.52 = 458 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.54/760.52 = 458/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.54x = 760.52 × 458
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.54x = 348,318.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,318.16/551.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.54

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