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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.94, 822.15 and 412.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.94, 822.15 and 412.86 is: 618.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.94 : 822.15 = 412.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.94/822.15 = 412.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.94x = 822.15 × 412.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.94x = 339,432.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,432.85/548.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.34

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