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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.08, 821.40 and 403.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.08, 821.40 and 403.60 is: 604.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.08 : 821.40 = 403.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.08/821.40 = 403.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.08x = 821.40 × 403.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.08x = 331,517.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,517.04/548.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.87

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