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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.88, 759.64 and 499.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.88, 759.64 and 499.04 is: 688.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.88 : 759.64 = 499.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.88/759.64 = 499.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.88x = 759.64 × 499.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.88x = 379,090.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,090.75/550.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.15

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