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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.75, 826.85 and 414.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.75, 826.85 and 414.63 is: 621.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.75 : 826.85 = 414.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.75/826.85 = 414.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.75x = 826.85 × 414.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.75x = 342,842.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,842.65/551.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.37

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