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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.84, 827.34 and 486.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.84, 827.34 and 486.04 is: 730.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.84 : 827.34 = 486.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.84/827.34 = 486.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.84x = 827.34 × 486.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.84x = 402,120.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,120.33/550.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.01

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