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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.44, 823.91 and 306.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.44, 823.91 and 306.23 is: 458.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.44 : 823.91 = 306.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.44/823.91 = 306.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.44x = 823.91 × 306.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.44x = 252,300.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,300.31/550.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.36

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