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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.35, 824.54 and 464.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.35, 824.54 and 464.22 is: 695.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.35 : 824.54 = 464.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.35/824.54 = 464.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.35x = 824.54 × 464.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.35x = 382,765.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,765.64/550.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.49

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