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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.14, 825.31 and 448.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.14, 825.31 and 448.31 is: 672.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.14 : 825.31 = 448.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.14/825.31 = 448.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.14x = 825.31 × 448.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.14x = 369,994.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,994.83/550.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.55

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