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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.96, 827.94 and 308.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.96, 827.94 and 308.60 is: 462.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.96 : 827.94 = 308.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.96/827.94 = 308.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.96x = 827.94 × 308.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.96x = 255,502.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,502.28/551.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.90

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