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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.28, 822.66 and 425.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.28, 822.66 and 425.80 is: 637.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.28 : 822.66 = 425.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.28/822.66 = 425.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.28x = 822.66 × 425.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.28x = 350,288.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,288.63/549.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.72

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