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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.60, 823.94 and 428.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.60, 823.94 and 428.40 is: 642.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.60 : 823.94 = 428.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.60/823.94 = 428.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.60x = 823.94 × 428.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.60x = 352,975.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,975.90/549.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.24

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