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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.60, 824.70 and 489.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.60, 824.70 and 489.80 is: 733.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.60 : 824.70 = 489.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.60/824.70 = 489.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.60x = 824.70 × 489.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.60x = 403,938.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,938.06/550.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.63

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