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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.92, 759.98 and 419.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.92, 759.98 and 419.70 is: 578.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.92 : 759.98 = 419.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.92/759.98 = 419.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.92x = 759.98 × 419.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.92x = 318,963.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,963.61/550.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.97

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