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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.13, 821.70 and 300.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.13, 821.70 and 300.96 is: 451.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.13 : 821.70 = 300.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.13/821.70 = 300.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.13x = 821.70 × 300.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.13x = 247,298.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,298.83/548.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.17

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