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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.64, 760.62 and 440.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.64, 760.62 and 440.76 is: 607.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.64 : 760.62 = 440.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.64/760.62 = 440.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.64x = 760.62 × 440.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.64x = 335,250.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,250.87/551.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.73

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