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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.80, 760.32 and 492.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.80, 760.32 and 492.48 is: 679.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.80 : 760.32 = 492.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.80/760.32 = 492.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.80x = 760.32 × 492.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.80x = 374,442.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,442.39/550.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.82

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