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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.14, 758.79 and 439.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.14, 758.79 and 439.52 is: 607.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.14 : 758.79 = 439.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.14/758.79 = 439.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.14x = 758.79 × 439.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.14x = 333,499.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,499.59/549.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.32

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