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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.96, 758.52 and 439.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.96, 758.52 and 439.34 is: 607.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.96 : 758.52 = 439.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.96/758.52 = 439.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.96x = 758.52 × 439.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.96x = 333,248.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,248.18/548.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.05

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