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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.39, 826.80 and 470.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.39, 826.80 and 470.20 is: 706.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.39 : 826.80 = 470.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.39/826.80 = 470.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.39x = 826.80 × 470.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.39x = 388,761.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,761.36/550.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.34

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