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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.48, 825.96 and 306.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.48, 825.96 and 306.48 is: 460.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.48 : 825.96 = 306.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.48/825.96 = 306.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.48x = 825.96 × 306.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.48x = 253,140.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,140.22/549.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.69

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