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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.62, 826.84 and 460.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.62, 826.84 and 460.02 is: 690.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.62 : 826.84 = 460.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.62/826.84 = 460.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.62x = 826.84 × 460.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.62x = 380,362.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,362.94/550.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.79

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