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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.94, 826.74 and 413.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.94, 826.74 and 413.78 is: 620.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.94 : 826.74 = 413.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.94/826.74 = 413.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.94x = 826.74 × 413.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.94x = 342,084.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,084.34/550.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.92

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