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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.21, 821.04 and 426.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.21, 821.04 and 426.47 is: 639.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.21 : 821.04 = 426.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.21/821.04 = 426.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.21x = 821.04 × 426.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.21x = 350,143.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,143.22/547.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.88

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