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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.27, 758.68 and 462.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.27, 758.68 and 462.09 is: 637.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.27 : 758.68 = 462.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.27/758.68 = 462.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.27x = 758.68 × 462.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.27x = 350,578.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,578.44/550.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.10

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