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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.68, 825.99 and 463.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.68, 825.99 and 463.20 is: 694.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.68 : 825.99 = 463.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.68/825.99 = 463.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.68x = 825.99 × 463.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.68x = 382,598.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,598.57/550.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.77

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