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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.81, 826.23 and 307.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.81, 826.23 and 307.15 is: 460.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.81 : 826.23 = 307.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.81/826.23 = 307.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.81x = 826.23 × 307.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.81x = 253,775.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,775.63/550.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.73

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