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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.50, 824.63 and 458.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.50, 824.63 and 458.91 is: 687.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.50 : 824.63 = 458.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.50/824.63 = 458.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.50x = 824.63 × 458.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.50x = 378,430.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,430.95/550.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.43

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