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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.61, 827.82 and 308.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.61, 827.82 and 308.61 is: 463.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.61 : 827.82 = 308.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.61/827.82 = 308.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.61x = 827.82 × 308.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.61x = 255,473.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,473.53/551.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.14

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