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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.95, 825.70 and 422.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.95, 825.70 and 422.07 is: 632.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.95 : 825.70 = 422.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.95/825.70 = 422.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.95x = 825.70 × 422.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.95x = 348,503.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,503.20/550.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.55

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