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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.06, 822.15 and 420.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.06, 822.15 and 420.90 is: 630.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.06 : 822.15 = 420.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.06/822.15 = 420.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.06x = 822.15 × 420.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.06x = 346,042.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,042.94/549.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.25

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