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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550, 823.89 and 458.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550, 823.89 and 458.41 is: 686.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550 : 823.89 = 458.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550/823.89 = 458.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550x = 823.89 × 458.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550x = 377,673.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,673.00/550
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.68

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