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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.81, 826.23 and 308.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.81, 826.23 and 308.87 is: 463.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.81 : 826.23 = 308.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.81/826.23 = 308.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.81x = 826.23 × 308.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.81x = 255,197.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,197.66/550.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.31

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