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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.91, 821.66 and 304.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.91, 821.66 and 304.65 is: 456.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.91 : 821.66 = 304.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.91/821.66 = 304.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.91x = 821.66 × 304.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.91x = 250,317.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,317.20/548.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.03

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