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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.91, 820.34 and 426.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.91, 820.34 and 426.41 is: 638.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.91 : 820.34 = 426.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.91/820.34 = 426.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.91x = 820.34 × 426.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.91x = 349,801.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,801.18/547.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.43

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