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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.48, 824.36 and 428.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.48, 824.36 and 428.15 is: 641.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.48 : 824.36 = 428.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.48/824.36 = 428.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.48x = 824.36 × 428.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.48x = 352,949.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,949.73/550.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.17

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