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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.10, 821.88 and 304.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.10, 821.88 and 304.74 is: 456.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.10 : 821.88 = 304.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.10/821.88 = 304.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.10x = 821.88 × 304.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.10x = 250,459.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,459.71/548.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.96

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