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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.06, 822.48 and 457.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.06, 822.48 and 457.47 is: 685.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.06 : 822.48 = 457.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.06/822.48 = 457.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.06x = 822.48 × 457.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.06x = 376,259.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,259.93/549.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.28

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