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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.92, 928.44 and 550.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.92, 928.44 and 550.44 is: 824.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.92 : 928.44 = 550.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.92/928.44 = 550.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.92x = 928.44 × 550.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.92x = 511,050.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,050.51/619.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.38

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