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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.83, 825.98 and 319.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.83, 825.98 and 319.78 is: 479.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.83 : 825.98 = 319.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.83/825.98 = 319.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.83x = 825.98 × 319.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.83x = 264,131.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,131.88/550.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.52

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