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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548, 819.92 and 304.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548, 819.92 and 304.70 is: 455.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548 : 819.92 = 304.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548/819.92 = 304.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548x = 819.92 × 304.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548x = 249,829.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,829.62/548
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.89

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