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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.52, 821.60 and 432.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.52, 821.60 and 432.40 is: 647.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.52 : 821.60 = 432.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.52/821.60 = 432.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.52x = 821.60 × 432.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.52x = 355,259.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,259.84/548.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.67

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