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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.83, 822.31 and 418.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.83, 822.31 and 418.34 is: 625.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.83 : 822.31 = 418.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.83/822.31 = 418.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.83x = 822.31 × 418.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.83x = 344,005.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,005.17/549.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.66

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