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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.11, 821.53 and 304.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.11, 821.53 and 304.15 is: 455.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.11 : 821.53 = 304.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.11/821.53 = 304.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.11x = 821.53 × 304.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.11x = 249,862.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,862.72/548.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.87

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