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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.14, 821.55 and 494.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.14, 821.55 and 494.42 is: 739.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.14 : 821.55 = 494.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.14/821.55 = 494.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.14x = 821.55 × 494.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.14x = 406,190.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,190.75/549.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.69

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