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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.25, 821.42 and 426.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.25, 821.42 and 426.83 is: 640.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.25 : 821.42 = 426.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.25/821.42 = 426.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.25x = 821.42 × 426.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.25x = 350,606.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,606.70/547.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.67

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