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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.95, 757.63 and 488.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.95, 757.63 and 488.40 is: 670.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.95 : 757.63 = 488.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.95/757.63 = 488.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.95x = 757.63 × 488.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.95x = 370,026.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,026.49/551.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.40

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