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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.96, 826.48 and 307.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.96, 826.48 and 307.60 is: 461.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.96 : 826.48 = 307.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.96/826.48 = 307.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.96x = 826.48 × 307.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.96x = 254,225.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,225.25/550.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.42

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