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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.96, 826.61 and 452.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.96, 826.61 and 452.37 is: 681.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.96 : 826.61 = 452.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.96/826.61 = 452.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.96x = 826.61 × 452.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.96x = 373,929.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,929.43/548.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.16

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