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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.42, 828.91 and 410.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.42, 828.91 and 410.05 is: 614.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.42 : 828.91 = 410.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.42/828.91 = 410.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.42x = 828.91 × 410.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.42x = 339,894.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,894.55/553.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.17

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