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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.71, 821.71 and 425.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.71, 821.71 and 425.95 is: 637.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.71 : 821.71 = 425.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.71/821.71 = 425.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.71x = 821.71 × 425.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.71x = 350,007.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,007.37/548.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.87

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