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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.03, 924.46 and 550.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.03, 924.46 and 550.07 is: 824.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.03 : 924.46 = 550.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.03/924.46 = 550.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.03x = 924.46 × 550.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.03x = 508,517.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,517.71/617.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.14

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