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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.74, 821.89 and 453.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.74, 821.89 and 453.85 is: 679.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.74 : 821.89 = 453.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.74/821.89 = 453.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.74x = 821.89 × 453.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.74x = 373,013.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,013.29/548.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.77

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