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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.55, 759.07 and 439.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.55, 759.07 and 439.83 is: 606.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.55 : 759.07 = 439.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.55/759.07 = 439.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.55x = 759.07 × 439.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.55x = 333,862.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,862.31/550.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.42

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