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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.68, 822.72 and 401.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.68, 822.72 and 401.88 is: 603.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.68 : 822.72 = 401.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.68/822.72 = 401.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.68x = 822.72 × 401.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.68x = 330,634.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,634.71/547.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.70

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