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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.79, 823.60 and 420.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.79, 823.60 and 420.91 is: 630.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.79 : 823.60 = 420.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.79/823.60 = 420.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.79x = 823.60 × 420.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.79x = 346,661.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,661.48/549.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.53

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