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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.20, 758.06 and 452.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.20, 758.06 and 452.28 is: 623.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.20 : 758.06 = 452.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.20/758.06 = 452.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.20x = 758.06 × 452.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.20x = 342,855.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,855.38/550.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.15

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