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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.40, 819.90 and 424.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.40, 819.90 and 424.70 is: 636.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.40 : 819.90 = 424.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.40/819.90 = 424.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.40x = 819.90 × 424.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.40x = 348,211.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,211.53/547.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.12

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