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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.44, 824.16 and 447.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.44, 824.16 and 447.48 is: 670.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.44 : 824.16 = 447.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.44/824.16 = 447.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.44x = 824.16 × 447.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.44x = 368,795.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,795.12/550.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.00

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