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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.56, 829.11 and 479.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.56, 829.11 and 479.28 is: 721.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.56 : 829.11 = 479.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.56/829.11 = 479.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.56x = 829.11 × 479.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.56x = 397,375.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,375.84/550.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.77

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