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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.10, 823.80 and 412.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.10, 823.80 and 412.40 is: 617.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.10 : 823.80 = 412.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.10/823.80 = 412.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.10x = 823.80 × 412.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.10x = 339,735.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,735.12/550.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.59

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