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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.33, 823.59 and 428.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.33, 823.59 and 428.24 is: 642.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.33 : 823.59 = 428.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.33/823.59 = 428.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.33x = 823.59 × 428.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.33x = 352,690.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,690.06/549.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.04

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