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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.26, 823.95 and 467.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.26, 823.95 and 467.70 is: 700.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.26 : 823.95 = 467.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.26/823.95 = 467.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.26x = 823.95 × 467.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.26x = 385,361.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,361.42/550.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.33

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