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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.60, 758.50 and 445.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.60, 758.50 and 445.48 is: 613.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.60 : 758.50 = 445.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.60/758.50 = 445.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.60x = 758.50 × 445.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.60x = 337,896.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,896.58/550.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.69

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