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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.64, 759.72 and 481.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.64, 759.72 and 481.40 is: 664.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.64 : 759.72 = 481.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.64/759.72 = 481.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.64x = 759.72 × 481.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.64x = 365,729.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,729.21/550.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.19

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