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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.48, 759.10 and 472.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.48, 759.10 and 472.08 is: 650.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.48 : 759.10 = 472.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.48/759.10 = 472.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.48x = 759.10 × 472.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.48x = 358,355.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,355.93/550.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.99

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