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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.16, 823.98 and 433.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.16, 823.98 and 433.79 is: 649.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.16 : 823.98 = 433.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.16/823.98 = 433.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.16x = 823.98 × 433.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.16x = 357,434.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,434.28/550.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.69

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