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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.99, 755.96 and 469.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.99, 755.96 and 469.72 is: 646.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.99 : 755.96 = 469.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.99/755.96 = 469.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.99x = 755.96 × 469.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.99x = 355,089.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,089.53/548.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.81

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