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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.86, 823.62 and 412.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.86, 823.62 and 412.70 is: 618.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.86 : 823.62 = 412.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.86/823.62 = 412.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.86x = 823.62 × 412.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.86x = 339,907.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,907.97/549.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.17

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