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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.48, 824.76 and 322

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.48, 824.76 and 322 is: 482.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.48 : 824.76 = 322 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.48/824.76 = 322/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.48x = 824.76 × 322
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.48x = 265,572.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,572.72/550.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.44

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