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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.86, 827.03 and 441.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.86, 827.03 and 441.24 is: 662.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.86 : 827.03 = 441.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.86/827.03 = 441.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.86x = 827.03 × 441.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.86x = 364,918.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,918.72/550.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.45

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