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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.92, 825.99 and 414.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.92, 825.99 and 414.64 is: 620.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.92 : 825.99 = 414.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.92/825.99 = 414.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.92x = 825.99 × 414.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.92x = 342,488.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,488.49/551.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.54

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