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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.11, 755.75 and 481.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.11, 755.75 and 481.44 is: 662.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.11 : 755.75 = 481.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.11/755.75 = 481.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.11x = 755.75 × 481.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.11x = 363,845.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,845.87/549.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.62

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