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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.46, 758.84 and 456

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.46, 758.84 and 456 is: 628.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.46 : 758.84 = 456 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.46/758.84 = 456/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.46x = 758.84 × 456
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.46x = 346,031.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,031.04/550.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.62

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