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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.08, 755.63 and 422.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.08, 755.63 and 422.19 is: 582.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.08 : 755.63 = 422.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.08/755.63 = 422.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.08x = 755.63 × 422.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.08x = 319,019.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,019.43/548.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.07

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