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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.65, 761.96 and 452.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.65, 761.96 and 452.32 is: 624.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.65 : 761.96 = 452.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.65/761.96 = 452.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.65x = 761.96 × 452.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.65x = 344,649.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,649.75/551.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.76

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