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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.28, 924.84 and 550.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.28, 924.84 and 550.32 is: 824.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.28 : 924.84 = 550.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.28/924.84 = 550.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.28x = 924.84 × 550.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.28x = 508,957.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,957.95/617.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.52

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