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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.70, 826.20 and 443.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.70, 826.20 and 443.70 is: 664.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.70 : 826.20 = 443.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.70/826.20 = 443.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.70x = 826.20 × 443.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.70x = 366,584.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,584.94/551.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.46

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