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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.20, 824.82 and 413.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.20, 824.82 and 413.82 is: 620.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.20 : 824.82 = 413.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.20/824.82 = 413.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.20x = 824.82 × 413.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.20x = 341,327.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,327.01/550.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.37

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