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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.32, 826.68 and 447.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.32, 826.68 and 447.76 is: 672.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.32 : 826.68 = 447.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.32/826.68 = 447.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.32x = 826.68 × 447.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.32x = 370,154.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,154.24/550.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.62

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