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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.61, 826.20 and 307.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.61, 826.20 and 307.60 is: 460.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.61 : 826.20 = 307.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.61/826.20 = 307.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.61x = 826.20 × 307.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.61x = 254,137.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,137.05/551.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.72

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