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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.88, 823 and 404.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.88, 823 and 404.42 is: 607.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.88 : 823 = 404.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.88/823 = 404.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.88x = 823 × 404.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.88x = 332,837.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,837.66/547.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.50

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