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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.04, 825.37 and 412.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.04, 825.37 and 412.68 is: 619.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.04 : 825.37 = 412.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.04/825.37 = 412.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.04x = 825.37 × 412.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.04x = 340,613.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,613.69/550.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.25

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