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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.12, 821.54 and 304.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.12, 821.54 and 304.28 is: 456.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.12 : 821.54 = 304.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.12/821.54 = 304.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.12x = 821.54 × 304.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.12x = 249,978.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,978.19/548.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.06

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