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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.89, 823.34 and 306.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.89, 823.34 and 306.95 is: 460.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.89 : 823.34 = 306.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.89/823.34 = 306.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.89x = 823.34 × 306.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.89x = 252,724.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,724.21/548.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.43

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