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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.83, 822.47 and 424.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.83, 822.47 and 424.86 is: 636.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.83 : 822.47 = 424.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.83/822.47 = 424.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.83x = 822.47 × 424.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.83x = 349,430.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,430.49/548.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.68

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