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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.48, 759.02 and 451.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.48, 759.02 and 451.92 is: 623.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.48 : 759.02 = 451.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.48/759.02 = 451.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.48x = 759.02 × 451.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.48x = 343,016.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,016.32/550.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.12

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