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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.91, 822.45 and 332.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.91, 822.45 and 332.04 is: 497.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.91 : 822.45 = 332.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.91/822.45 = 332.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.91x = 822.45 × 332.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.91x = 273,082.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,082.19/548.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.50

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