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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.38, 759.57 and 451.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.38, 759.57 and 451.86 is: 623.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.38 : 759.57 = 451.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.38/759.57 = 451.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.38x = 759.57 × 451.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.38x = 343,219.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,219.30/550.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.60

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