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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.14, 954.05 and 548.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.14, 954.05 and 548.42 is: 818.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.14 : 954.05 = 548.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.14/954.05 = 548.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.14x = 954.05 × 548.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.14x = 523,217.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,217.36/639.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.63

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