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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.41, 824.72 and 441.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.41, 824.72 and 441.06 is: 660.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.41 : 824.72 = 441.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.41/824.72 = 441.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.41x = 824.72 × 441.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.41x = 363,748.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,748.80/550.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.87

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