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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.12, 823.88 and 477.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.12, 823.88 and 477.59 is: 715.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.12 : 823.88 = 477.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.12/823.88 = 477.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.12x = 823.88 × 477.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.12x = 393,471.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,471.54/550.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.25

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