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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.97, 819.72 and 445.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.97, 819.72 and 445.08 is: 664.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.97 : 819.72 = 445.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.97/819.72 = 445.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.97x = 819.72 × 445.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.97x = 364,840.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,840.98/548.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.59

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