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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.48, 821.97 and 287.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.48, 821.97 and 287.93 is: 431.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.48 : 821.97 = 287.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.48/821.97 = 287.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.48x = 821.97 × 287.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.48x = 236,665.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,665.71/548.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.50

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