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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.20, 822.36 and 421.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.20, 822.36 and 421.04 is: 630.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.20 : 822.36 = 421.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.20/822.36 = 421.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.20x = 822.36 × 421.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.20x = 346,246.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,246.45/549.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.46

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