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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.97, 823.85 and 412.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.97, 823.85 and 412.28 is: 618.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.97 : 823.85 = 412.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.97/823.85 = 412.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.97x = 823.85 × 412.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.97x = 339,656.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,656.88/548.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.72

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