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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.02, 758.34 and 461.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.02, 758.34 and 461.84 is: 636.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.02 : 758.34 = 461.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.02/758.34 = 461.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.02x = 758.34 × 461.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.02x = 350,233.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,233.64/550.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.77

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