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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.40, 820.99 and 287.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.40, 820.99 and 287.78 is: 430.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.40 : 820.99 = 287.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.40/820.99 = 287.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.40x = 820.99 × 287.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.40x = 236,263.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,263.06/548.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.82

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