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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.08, 824.16 and 463.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.08, 824.16 and 463.32 is: 694.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.08 : 824.16 = 463.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.08/824.16 = 463.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.08x = 824.16 × 463.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.08x = 381,849.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,849.81/550.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.17

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