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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.02, 823.67 and 452.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.02, 823.67 and 452.63 is: 679.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.02 : 823.67 = 452.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.02/823.67 = 452.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.02x = 823.67 × 452.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.02x = 372,819.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,819.25/549.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.06

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