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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.97, 827.28 and 430.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.97, 827.28 and 430.07 is: 644.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.97 : 827.28 = 430.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.97/827.28 = 430.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.97x = 827.28 × 430.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.97x = 355,784.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,784.17/551.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.57

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