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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.67, 822.26 and 301.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.67, 822.26 and 301.28 is: 451.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.67 : 822.26 = 301.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.67/822.26 = 301.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.67x = 822.26 × 301.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.67x = 247,730.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,730.49/548.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.51

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