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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.07, 757.82 and 325.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.07, 757.82 and 325.05 is: 448.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.07 : 757.82 = 325.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.07/757.82 = 325.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.07x = 757.82 × 325.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.07x = 246,329.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,329.19/549.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.63

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