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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.76, 825.05 and 413.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.76, 825.05 and 413.96 is: 620.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.76 : 825.05 = 413.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.76/825.05 = 413.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.76x = 825.05 × 413.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.76x = 341,537.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,537.70/550.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.12

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