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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.47, 759.18 and 426.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.47, 759.18 and 426.45 is: 588.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.47 : 759.18 = 426.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.47/759.18 = 426.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.47x = 759.18 × 426.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.47x = 323,752.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,752.31/550.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.14

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