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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.12, 823.04 and 305.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.12, 823.04 and 305.28 is: 457.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.12 : 823.04 = 305.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.12/823.04 = 305.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.12x = 823.04 × 305.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.12x = 251,257.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,257.65/549.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.56

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