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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.73, 760.95 and 469.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.73, 760.95 and 469.11 is: 647.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.73 : 760.95 = 469.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.73/760.95 = 469.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.73x = 760.95 × 469.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.73x = 356,969.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,969.25/551.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.00

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