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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.22, 824.67 and 413.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.22, 824.67 and 413.70 is: 618.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.22 : 824.67 = 413.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.22/824.67 = 413.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.22x = 824.67 × 413.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.22x = 341,165.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,165.98/551.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.93

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