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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.83, 827.03 and 421.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.83, 827.03 and 421.35 is: 631.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.83 : 827.03 = 421.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.83/827.03 = 421.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.83x = 827.03 × 421.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.83x = 348,469.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,469.32/551.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.48

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