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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.65, 760.58 and 451.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.65, 760.58 and 451.32 is: 623.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.65 : 760.58 = 451.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.65/760.58 = 451.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.65x = 760.58 × 451.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.65x = 343,262.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,262.71/550.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.38

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