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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.94, 760.83 and 468.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.94, 760.83 and 468.78 is: 646.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.94 : 760.83 = 468.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.94/760.83 = 468.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.94x = 760.83 × 468.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.94x = 356,661.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,661.89/551.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.20

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