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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.24, 822.83 and 426.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.24, 822.83 and 426.91 is: 639.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.24 : 822.83 = 426.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.24/822.83 = 426.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.24x = 822.83 × 426.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.24x = 351,270.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,270.16/549.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.56

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