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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.79, 828.29 and 320.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.79, 828.29 and 320.94 is: 481.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.79 : 828.29 = 320.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.79/828.29 = 320.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.79x = 828.29 × 320.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.79x = 265,831.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,831.39/551.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.76

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