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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.63, 826.96 and 317.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.63, 826.96 and 317.31 is: 475.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.63 : 826.96 = 317.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.63/826.96 = 317.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.63x = 826.96 × 317.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.63x = 262,402.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,402.68/551.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.69

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