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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.68, 827.43 and 415

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.68, 827.43 and 415 is: 623.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.68 : 827.43 = 415 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.68/827.43 = 415/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.68x = 827.43 × 415
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.68x = 343,383.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,383.45/550.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.56

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