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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.84, 827.22 and 435.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.84, 827.22 and 435.64 is: 654.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.84 : 827.22 = 435.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.84/827.22 = 435.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.84x = 827.22 × 435.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.84x = 360,370.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,370.12/550.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.22

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