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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.43, 753.77 and 449.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.43, 753.77 and 449.01 is: 618.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.43 : 753.77 = 449.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.43/753.77 = 449.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.43x = 753.77 × 449.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.43x = 338,451.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,451.39/547.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.26

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