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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.78, 759.03 and 461.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.78, 759.03 and 461.56 is: 634.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.78 : 759.03 = 461.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.78/759.03 = 461.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.78x = 759.03 × 461.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.78x = 350,337.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,337.10/551.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.93

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