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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.98, 826.88 and 307.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.98, 826.88 and 307.71 is: 461.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.98 : 826.88 = 307.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.98/826.88 = 307.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.98x = 826.88 × 307.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.98x = 254,437.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,437.71/550.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.79

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