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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.36, 822.62 and 425.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.36, 822.62 and 425.43 is: 637.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.36 : 822.62 = 425.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.36/822.62 = 425.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.36x = 822.62 × 425.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.36x = 349,968.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,968.29/549.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.05

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