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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.97, 760.14 and 441.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.97, 760.14 and 441.10 is: 607.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.97 : 760.14 = 441.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.97/760.14 = 441.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.97x = 760.14 × 441.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.97x = 335,297.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,297.75/551.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.46

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