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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.79, 827.64 and 307.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.79, 827.64 and 307.53 is: 461.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.79 : 827.64 = 307.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.79/827.64 = 307.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.79x = 827.64 × 307.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.79x = 254,524.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,524.13/551.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.27

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