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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.28, 923.34 and 551.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.28, 923.34 and 551.48 is: 826.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.28 : 923.34 = 551.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.28/923.34 = 551.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.28x = 923.34 × 551.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.28x = 509,203.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,203.54/616.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.25

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