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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.79, 827.21 and 308.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.79, 827.21 and 308.67 is: 462.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.79 : 827.21 = 308.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.79/827.21 = 308.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.79x = 827.21 × 308.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.79x = 255,333.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,333.37/551.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.74

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