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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.84, 827.58 and 320.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.84, 827.58 and 320.54 is: 480.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.84 : 827.58 = 320.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.84/827.58 = 320.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.84x = 827.58 × 320.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.84x = 265,272.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,272.49/551.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.71

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