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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.41, 824.90 and 419.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.41, 824.90 and 419.93 is: 629.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.41 : 824.90 = 419.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.41/824.90 = 419.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.41x = 824.90 × 419.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.41x = 346,400.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,400.28/550.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.35

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