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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.10, 822.30 and 549.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.10, 822.30 and 549.10 is: 822.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.10 : 822.30 = 549.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.10/822.30 = 549.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.10x = 822.30 × 549.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.10x = 451,524.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,524.93/549.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.30

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