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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.96, 826.34 and 429.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.96, 826.34 and 429.86 is: 643.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.96 : 826.34 = 429.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.96/826.34 = 429.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.96x = 826.34 × 429.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.96x = 355,204.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,204.23/551.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.54

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