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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.48, 759.64 and 329.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.48, 759.64 and 329.46 is: 454.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.48 : 759.64 = 329.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.48/759.64 = 329.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.48x = 759.64 × 329.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.48x = 250,270.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,270.99/550.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.64

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