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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.41, 825.65 and 428.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.41, 825.65 and 428.43 is: 642.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.41 : 825.65 = 428.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.41/825.65 = 428.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.41x = 825.65 × 428.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.41x = 353,733.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,733.23/550.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.67

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