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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.17, 823.96 and 285.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.17, 823.96 and 285.45 is: 428.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.17 : 823.96 = 285.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.17/823.96 = 285.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.17x = 823.96 × 285.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.17x = 235,202.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,202.00/549.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.29

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