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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.07, 820.56 and 427.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.07, 820.56 and 427.74 is: 640.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.07 : 820.56 = 427.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.07/820.56 = 427.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.07x = 820.56 × 427.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.07x = 350,986.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,986.33/548.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.40

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