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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.87, 826.59 and 307.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.87, 826.59 and 307.79 is: 461.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.87 : 826.59 = 307.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.87/826.59 = 307.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.87x = 826.59 × 307.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.87x = 254,416.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,416.14/551.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.01

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