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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.61, 828.63 and 430.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.61, 828.63 and 430.92 is: 647.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.61 : 828.63 = 430.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.61/828.63 = 430.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.61x = 828.63 × 430.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.61x = 357,073.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,073.24/551.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.33

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