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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.82, 756 and 438.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.82, 756 and 438.66 is: 604.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.82 : 756 = 438.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.82/756 = 438.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.82x = 756 × 438.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.82x = 331,626.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,626.96/548.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.25

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