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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.60, 821.40 and 432.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.60, 821.40 and 432.40 is: 648.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.60 : 821.40 = 432.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.60/821.40 = 432.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.60x = 821.40 × 432.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.60x = 355,173.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,173.36/547.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.60

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