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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.68, 762.24 and 459.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.68, 762.24 and 459.52 is: 634.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.68 : 762.24 = 459.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.68/762.24 = 459.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.68x = 762.24 × 459.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.68x = 350,264.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,264.52/551.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.91

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