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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.58, 757.78 and 438.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.58, 757.78 and 438.84 is: 606.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.58 : 757.78 = 438.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.58/757.78 = 438.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.58x = 757.78 × 438.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.58x = 332,544.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,544.18/548.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.19

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