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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.64, 822 and 331.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.64, 822 and 331.80 is: 497.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.64 : 822 = 331.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.64/822 = 331.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.64x = 822 × 331.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.64x = 272,739.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,739.60/548.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.12

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