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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.94, 822.69 and 305.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.94, 822.69 and 305.40 is: 457.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.94 : 822.69 = 305.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.94/822.69 = 305.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.94x = 822.69 × 305.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.94x = 251,249.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,249.53/548.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.70

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