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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.48, 826.08 and 319.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.48, 826.08 and 319.72 is: 479.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.48 : 826.08 = 319.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.48/826.08 = 319.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.48x = 826.08 × 319.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.48x = 264,114.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,114.30/550.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.79

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