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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.05, 824.86 and 319.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.05, 824.86 and 319.11 is: 478.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.05 : 824.86 = 319.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.05/824.86 = 319.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.05x = 824.86 × 319.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.05x = 263,221.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,221.07/550.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.54

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