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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.93, 822.51 and 288.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.93, 822.51 and 288.92 is: 432.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.93 : 822.51 = 288.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.93/822.51 = 288.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.93x = 822.51 × 288.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.93x = 237,635.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,635.48/548.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.91

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