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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.25, 821.41 and 301.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.25, 821.41 and 301.18 is: 451.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.25 : 821.41 = 301.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.25/821.41 = 301.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.25x = 821.41 × 301.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.25x = 247,393.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,393.13/548.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.25

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