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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.44, 759.32 and 340.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.44, 759.32 and 340.46 is: 469.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.44 : 759.32 = 340.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.44/759.32 = 340.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.44x = 759.32 × 340.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.44x = 258,518.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,518.09/550.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.66

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