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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.99, 828.09 and 308.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.99, 828.09 and 308.79 is: 463.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.99 : 828.09 = 308.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.99/828.09 = 308.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.99x = 828.09 × 308.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.99x = 255,705.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,705.91/551.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.24

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