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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.07, 822.26 and 304.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.07, 822.26 and 304.77 is: 457.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.07 : 822.26 = 304.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.07/822.26 = 304.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.07x = 822.26 × 304.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.07x = 250,600.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,600.18/548.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.24

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