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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.12, 824.27 and 480.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.12, 824.27 and 480.87 is: 720.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.12 : 824.27 = 480.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.12/824.27 = 480.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.12x = 824.27 × 480.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.12x = 396,362.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,362.59/550.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.50

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