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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.08, 757.09 and 438.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.08, 757.09 and 438.33 is: 605.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.08 : 757.09 = 438.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.08/757.09 = 438.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.08x = 757.09 × 438.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.08x = 331,855.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,855.26/548.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.49

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