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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549, 822.96 and 305.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549, 822.96 and 305.64 is: 458.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549 : 822.96 = 305.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549/822.96 = 305.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549x = 822.96 × 305.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549x = 251,529.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,529.49/549
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.16

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