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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.93, 823.37 and 305.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.93, 823.37 and 305.30 is: 457.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.93 : 823.37 = 305.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.93/823.37 = 305.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.93x = 823.37 × 305.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.93x = 251,369.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,369.22/548.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.93

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