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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.11, 822.50 and 284.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.11, 822.50 and 284.59 is: 427.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.11 : 822.50 = 284.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.11/822.50 = 284.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.11x = 822.50 × 284.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.11x = 234,073.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,073.93/548.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.06

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