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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.68, 759.88 and 329.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.68, 759.88 and 329.64 is: 454.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.68 : 759.88 = 329.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.68/759.88 = 329.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.68x = 759.88 × 329.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.68x = 250,486.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,486.84/550.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.87

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