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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.32, 824.28 and 476.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.32, 824.28 and 476.22 is: 713.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.32 : 824.28 = 476.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.32/824.28 = 476.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.32x = 824.28 × 476.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.32x = 392,538.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,538.62/550.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.29

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