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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.29, 819.63 and 417.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.29, 819.63 and 417.13 is: 624.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.29 : 819.63 = 417.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.29/819.63 = 417.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.29x = 819.63 × 417.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.29x = 341,890.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,890.21/547.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.70

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