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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.78, 823.64 and 427.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.78, 823.64 and 427.46 is: 640.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.78 : 823.64 = 427.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.78/823.64 = 427.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.78x = 823.64 × 427.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.78x = 352,066.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,066.90/549.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.38

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