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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.66, 828.64 and 465.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.66, 828.64 and 465.16 is: 698.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.66 : 828.64 = 465.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.66/828.64 = 465.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.66x = 828.64 × 465.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.66x = 385,448.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,448.94/551.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.71

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