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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.51, 825.03 and 303.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.51, 825.03 and 303.35 is: 454.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.51 : 825.03 = 303.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.51/825.03 = 303.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.51x = 825.03 × 303.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.51x = 250,268.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,268.73/550.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.61

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