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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.94, 827.93 and 308.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.94, 827.93 and 308.28 is: 462.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.94 : 827.93 = 308.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.94/827.93 = 308.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.94x = 827.93 × 308.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.94x = 255,232.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,232.72/551.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.43

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