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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.62, 761.46 and 330.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.62, 761.46 and 330.76 is: 456.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.62 : 761.46 = 330.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.62/761.46 = 330.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.62x = 761.46 × 330.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.62x = 251,860.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,860.51/551.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.58

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