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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.30, 927.39 and 548.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.30, 927.39 and 548.40 is: 818.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.30 : 927.39 = 548.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.30/927.39 = 548.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.30x = 927.39 × 548.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.30x = 508,580.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,580.68/621.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.58

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