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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.64, 828.22 and 308.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.64, 828.22 and 308.32 is: 462.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.64 : 828.22 = 308.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.64/828.22 = 308.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.64x = 828.22 × 308.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.64x = 255,356.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,356.79/551.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.90

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