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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.94, 825.60 and 442.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.94, 825.60 and 442.94 is: 663.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.94 : 825.60 = 442.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.94/825.60 = 442.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.94x = 825.60 × 442.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.94x = 365,691.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,691.26/550.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.76

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