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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.67, 759.56 and 482.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.67, 759.56 and 482.67 is: 664.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.67 : 759.56 = 482.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.67/759.56 = 482.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.67x = 759.56 × 482.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.67x = 366,613.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,613.03/551.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.56

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