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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.65, 827.82 and 308.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.65, 827.82 and 308.35 is: 462.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.65 : 827.82 = 308.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.65/827.82 = 308.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.65x = 827.82 × 308.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.65x = 255,258.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,258.30/551.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.72

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