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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.38, 824.03 and 454.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.38, 824.03 and 454.04 is: 679.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.38 : 824.03 = 454.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.38/824.03 = 454.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.38x = 824.03 × 454.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.38x = 374,136.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,136.19/550.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.78

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