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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.44, 758.76 and 467.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.44, 758.76 and 467.28 is: 644.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.44 : 758.76 = 467.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.44/758.76 = 467.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.44x = 758.76 × 467.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.44x = 354,553.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,553.37/550.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.13

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