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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.94, 827.46 and 320.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.94, 827.46 and 320.82 is: 480.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.94 : 827.46 = 320.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.94/827.46 = 320.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.94x = 827.46 × 320.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.94x = 265,465.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,465.72/551.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.97

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