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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.99, 761.49 and 441.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.99, 761.49 and 441.62 is: 609.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.99 : 761.49 = 441.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.99/761.49 = 441.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.99x = 761.49 × 441.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.99x = 336,285.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,285.41/551.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.23

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