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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.32, 823.86 and 458.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.32, 823.86 and 458.19 is: 685.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.32 : 823.86 = 458.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.32/823.86 = 458.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.32x = 823.86 × 458.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.32x = 377,484.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,484.41/550.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.94

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