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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.89, 825.48 and 490.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.89, 825.48 and 490.14 is: 734.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.89 : 825.48 = 490.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.89/825.48 = 490.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.89x = 825.48 × 490.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.89x = 404,600.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,600.77/550.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.45

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