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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.55, 826.16 and 435.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.55, 826.16 and 435.45 is: 652.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.55 : 826.16 = 435.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.55/826.16 = 435.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.55x = 826.16 × 435.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.55x = 359,749.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,749.19/551.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.25

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