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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.93, 823.98 and 305.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.93, 823.98 and 305.39 is: 458.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.93 : 823.98 = 305.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.93/823.98 = 305.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.93x = 823.98 × 305.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.93x = 251,631.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,631.13/548.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.41

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