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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.68, 759.06 and 439.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.68, 759.06 and 439.80 is: 606.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.68 : 759.06 = 439.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.68/759.06 = 439.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.68x = 759.06 × 439.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.68x = 333,834.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,834.59/550.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.22

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