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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.01, 822.41 and 411.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.01, 822.41 and 411.42 is: 617.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.01 : 822.41 = 411.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.01/822.41 = 411.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.01x = 822.41 × 411.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.01x = 338,358.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,358.49/548.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.43

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