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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.03, 818.91 and 417.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.03, 818.91 and 417.50 is: 625.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.03 : 818.91 = 417.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.03/818.91 = 417.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.03x = 818.91 × 417.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.03x = 341,898.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,898.51/547.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.01

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