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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.27, 821.48 and 439.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.27, 821.48 and 439.83 is: 659.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.27 : 821.48 = 439.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.27/821.48 = 439.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.27x = 821.48 × 439.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.27x = 361,309.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,309.35/548.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.00

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