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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.88, 761.28 and 452.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.88, 761.28 and 452.42 is: 625.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.88 : 761.28 = 452.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.88/761.28 = 452.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.88x = 761.28 × 452.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.88x = 344,418.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,418.30/550.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.21

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