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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.74, 825.29 and 413.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.74, 825.29 and 413.70 is: 619.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.74 : 825.29 = 413.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.74/825.29 = 413.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.74x = 825.29 × 413.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.74x = 341,420.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,420.40/550.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.93

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