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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.80, 824.94 and 467.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.80, 824.94 and 467.64 is: 700.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.80 : 824.94 = 467.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.80/824.94 = 467.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.80x = 824.94 × 467.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.80x = 385,774.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,774.94/550.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.39

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