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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.98, 828.12 and 320.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.98, 828.12 and 320.83 is: 481.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.98 : 828.12 = 320.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.98/828.12 = 320.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.98x = 828.12 × 320.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.98x = 265,684.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,684.87/551.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.33

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