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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.80, 826.74 and 449.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.80, 826.74 and 449.32 is: 674.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.80 : 826.74 = 449.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.80/826.74 = 449.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.80x = 826.74 × 449.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.80x = 371,470.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,470.82/550.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.42

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