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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.53, 825.93 and 307.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.53, 825.93 and 307.08 is: 460.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.53 : 825.93 = 307.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.53/825.93 = 307.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.53x = 825.93 × 307.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.53x = 253,626.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,626.58/550.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.70

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