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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.62, 826.08 and 319.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.62, 826.08 and 319.44 is: 479.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.62 : 826.08 = 319.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.62/826.08 = 319.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.62x = 826.08 × 319.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.62x = 263,883.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,883.00/550.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.25

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