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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.70, 757.76 and 438.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.70, 757.76 and 438.90 is: 606.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.70 : 757.76 = 438.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.70/757.76 = 438.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.70x = 757.76 × 438.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.70x = 332,580.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,580.86/548.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.13

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