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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.24, 758.70 and 461.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.24, 758.70 and 461.86 is: 636.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.24 : 758.70 = 461.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.24/758.70 = 461.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.24x = 758.70 × 461.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.24x = 350,413.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,413.18/550.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.84

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