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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.80, 821.98 and 428.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.80, 821.98 and 428.40 is: 639.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.80 : 821.98 = 428.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.80/821.98 = 428.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.80x = 821.98 × 428.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.80x = 352,136.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,136.23/550.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.32

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