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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.61, 827.58 and 320.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.61, 827.58 and 320.46 is: 480.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.61 : 827.58 = 320.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.61/827.58 = 320.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.61x = 827.58 × 320.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.61x = 265,206.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,206.29/551.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.79

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