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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.72, 822.99 and 411.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.72, 822.99 and 411.64 is: 618.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.72 : 822.99 = 411.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.72/822.99 = 411.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.72x = 822.99 × 411.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.72x = 338,775.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,775.09/547.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.52

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