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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.31, 824.19 and 318.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.31, 824.19 and 318.62 is: 477.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.31 : 824.19 = 318.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.31/824.19 = 318.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.31x = 824.19 × 318.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.31x = 262,603.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,603.42/550.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.20

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