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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.08, 755.94 and 480.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.08, 755.94 and 480.04 is: 660.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.08 : 755.94 = 480.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.08/755.94 = 480.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.08x = 755.94 × 480.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.08x = 362,881.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,881.44/549.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.89

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