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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.61, 757.73 and 436.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.61, 757.73 and 436.95 is: 603.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.61 : 757.73 = 436.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.61/757.73 = 436.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.61x = 757.73 × 436.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.61x = 331,087.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,087.94/548.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.50

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