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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.69, 821.82 and 417.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.69, 821.82 and 417.67 is: 626.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.69 : 821.82 = 417.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.69/821.82 = 417.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.69x = 821.82 × 417.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.69x = 343,249.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,249.56/547.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.72

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