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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.62, 759.99 and 446.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.62, 759.99 and 446.94 is: 616.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.62 : 759.99 = 446.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.62/759.99 = 446.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.62x = 759.99 × 446.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.62x = 339,669.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,669.93/550.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.89

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