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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.85, 828.08 and 308.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.85, 828.08 and 308.34 is: 462.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.85 : 828.08 = 308.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.85/828.08 = 308.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.85x = 828.08 × 308.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.85x = 255,328.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,328.65/551.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.68

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