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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.60, 759.64 and 329.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.60, 759.64 and 329.48 is: 454.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.60 : 759.64 = 329.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.60/759.64 = 329.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.60x = 759.64 × 329.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.60x = 250,286.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,286.19/550.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.57

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