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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.38, 820.26 and 432.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.38, 820.26 and 432.11 is: 647.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.38 : 820.26 = 432.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.38/820.26 = 432.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.38x = 820.26 × 432.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.38x = 354,438.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,438.45/547.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.52

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