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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.15, 758.50 and 449.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.15, 758.50 and 449.82 is: 621.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.15 : 758.50 = 449.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.15/758.50 = 449.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.15x = 758.50 × 449.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.15x = 341,187.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,187.35/549.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.31

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