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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.89, 828.51 and 461.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.89, 828.51 and 461.71 is: 693.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.89 : 828.51 = 461.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.89/828.51 = 461.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.89x = 828.51 × 461.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.89x = 382,531.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,531.35/551.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.13

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