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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.02, 819.90 and 418.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.02, 819.90 and 418.50 is: 627.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.02 : 819.90 = 418.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.02/819.90 = 418.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.02x = 819.90 × 418.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.02x = 343,128.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,128.15/547.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.27

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