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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.64, 758.76 and 453.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.64, 758.76 and 453.08 is: 624.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.64 : 758.76 = 453.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.64/758.76 = 453.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.64x = 758.76 × 453.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.64x = 343,778.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,778.98/550.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.33

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