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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.74, 826.41 and 434.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.74, 826.41 and 434.88 is: 652.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.74 : 826.41 = 434.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.74/826.41 = 434.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.74x = 826.41 × 434.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.74x = 359,389.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,389.18/550.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.56

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