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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.24, 821.07 and 304.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.24, 821.07 and 304.16 is: 455.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.24 : 821.07 = 304.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.24/821.07 = 304.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.24x = 821.07 × 304.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.24x = 249,732.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,732.55/548.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.52

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