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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.63, 824.40 and 454.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.63, 824.40 and 454.29 is: 680.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.63 : 824.40 = 454.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.63/824.40 = 454.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.63x = 824.40 × 454.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.63x = 374,512.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,512.55/550.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.16

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