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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.22, 824.64 and 306.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.22, 824.64 and 306.40 is: 459.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.22 : 824.64 = 306.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.22/824.64 = 306.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.22x = 824.64 × 306.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.22x = 252,669.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,669.70/550.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.22

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