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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.49, 759.42 and 440.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.49, 759.42 and 440.12 is: 607.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.49 : 759.42 = 440.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.49/759.42 = 440.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.49x = 759.42 × 440.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.49x = 334,232.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,232.13/550.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.16

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