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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.07, 758 and 424.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.07, 758 and 424.45 is: 585.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.07 : 758 = 424.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.07/758 = 424.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.07x = 758 × 424.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.07x = 321,733.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,733.10/549.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.96

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