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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.26, 824.30 and 413.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.26, 824.30 and 413.46 is: 619.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.26 : 824.30 = 413.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.26/824.30 = 413.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.26x = 824.30 × 413.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.26x = 340,815.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,815.08/550.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.37

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