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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.07, 824.36 and 305.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.07, 824.36 and 305.78 is: 459.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.07 : 824.36 = 305.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.07/824.36 = 305.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.07x = 824.36 × 305.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.07x = 252,067.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,067.15/549.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.08

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