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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.71, 819.87 and 417.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.71, 819.87 and 417.39 is: 624.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.71 : 819.87 = 417.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.71/819.87 = 417.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.71x = 819.87 × 417.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.71x = 342,205.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,205.54/547.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.79

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