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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.91, 823.88 and 289.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.91, 823.88 and 289.21 is: 434.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.91 : 823.88 = 289.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.91/823.88 = 289.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.91x = 823.88 × 289.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.91x = 238,273.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,273.79/548.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.08

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