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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.42, 821.40 and 411.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.42, 821.40 and 411.64 is: 617.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.42 : 821.40 = 411.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.42/821.40 = 411.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.42x = 821.40 × 411.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.42x = 338,121.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,121.10/547.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.66

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