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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.33, 823.22 and 425.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.33, 823.22 and 425.36 is: 637.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.33 : 823.22 = 425.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.33/823.22 = 425.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.33x = 823.22 × 425.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.33x = 350,164.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,164.86/549.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.44

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