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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.44, 824.63 and 488.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.44, 824.63 and 488.93 is: 732.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.44 : 824.63 = 488.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.44/824.63 = 488.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.44x = 824.63 × 488.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.44x = 403,179.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,179.78/550.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.47

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