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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549, 757.08 and 450.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549, 757.08 and 450.48 is: 621.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549 : 757.08 = 450.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549/757.08 = 450.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549x = 757.08 × 450.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549x = 341,049.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,049.40/549
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.22

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