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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.66, 821.46 and 427.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.66, 821.46 and 427.16 is: 639.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.66 : 821.46 = 427.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.66/821.46 = 427.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.66x = 821.46 × 427.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.66x = 350,894.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,894.85/548.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.55

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