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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.65, 821.95 and 426.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.65, 821.95 and 426.33 is: 638.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.65 : 821.95 = 426.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.65/821.95 = 426.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.65x = 821.95 × 426.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.65x = 350,420.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,420.88/548.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.70

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