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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.64, 824.14 and 303.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.64, 824.14 and 303.47 is: 454.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.64 : 824.14 = 303.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.64/824.14 = 303.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.64x = 824.14 × 303.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.64x = 250,097.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,097.65/550.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.19

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