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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.56, 758.04 and 467.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.56, 758.04 and 467.48 is: 643.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.56 : 758.04 = 467.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.56/758.04 = 467.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.56x = 758.04 × 467.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.56x = 354,368.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,368.54/550.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.65

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