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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.76, 830.81 and 550.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.76, 830.81 and 550.49 is: 758.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.76 : 830.81 = 550.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.76/830.81 = 550.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.76x = 830.81 × 550.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.76x = 457,345.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,345.69/602.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.75

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