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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.77, 823.89 and 462.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.77, 823.89 and 462.33 is: 691.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.77 : 823.89 = 462.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.77/823.89 = 462.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.77x = 823.89 × 462.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.77x = 380,908.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,908.26/550.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.59

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