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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.04, 823.68 and 406.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.04, 823.68 and 406.48 is: 609.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.04 : 823.68 = 406.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.04/823.68 = 406.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.04x = 823.68 × 406.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.04x = 334,809.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,809.45/549.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.81

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