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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.30, 756.44 and 430.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.30, 756.44 and 430.74 is: 594.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.30 : 756.44 = 430.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.30/756.44 = 430.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.30x = 756.44 × 430.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.30x = 325,828.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,828.97/548.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.25

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