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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.46, 759.71 and 317.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.46, 759.71 and 317.59 is: 438.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.46 : 759.71 = 317.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.46/759.71 = 317.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.46x = 759.71 × 317.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.46x = 241,276.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,276.30/550.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.32

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