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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550, 824.76 and 318.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550, 824.76 and 318.64 is: 477.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550 : 824.76 = 318.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550/824.76 = 318.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550x = 824.76 × 318.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550x = 262,801.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,801.53/550
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.82

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