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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.82, 826.45 and 464.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.82, 826.45 and 464.69 is: 697.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.82 : 826.45 = 464.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.82/826.45 = 464.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.82x = 826.45 × 464.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.82x = 384,037.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,037.76/550.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.22

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