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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.14, 759.36 and 451.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.14, 759.36 and 451.68 is: 623.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.14 : 759.36 = 451.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.14/759.36 = 451.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.14x = 759.36 × 451.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.14x = 342,987.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,987.72/550.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.46

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