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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.48, 823.44 and 332.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.48, 823.44 and 332.48 is: 499.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.48 : 823.44 = 332.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.48/823.44 = 332.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.48x = 823.44 × 332.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.48x = 273,777.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,777.33/548.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.16

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