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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.77, 760.68 and 498.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.77, 760.68 and 498.30 is: 688.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.77 : 760.68 = 498.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.77/760.68 = 498.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.77x = 760.68 × 498.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.77x = 379,046.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,046.84/550.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.21

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