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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.69, 759.95 and 329.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.69, 759.95 and 329.59 is: 454.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.69 : 759.95 = 329.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.69/759.95 = 329.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.69x = 759.95 × 329.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.69x = 250,470.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,470.84/550.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.83

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