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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.79, 826.58 and 443.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.79, 826.58 and 443.87 is: 666.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.79 : 826.58 = 443.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.79/826.58 = 443.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.79x = 826.58 × 443.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.79x = 366,888.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,888.82/550.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.12

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