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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.29, 825.48 and 406.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.29, 825.48 and 406.92 is: 610.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.29 : 825.48 = 406.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.29/825.48 = 406.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.29x = 825.48 × 406.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.29x = 335,904.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,904.32/550.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.41

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