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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.96, 823.48 and 452.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.96, 823.48 and 452.48 is: 678.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.96 : 823.48 = 452.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.96/823.48 = 452.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.96x = 823.48 × 452.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.96x = 372,608.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,608.23/548.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.75

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