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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.18, 823.16 and 441.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.18, 823.16 and 441.05 is: 661.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.18 : 823.16 = 441.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.18/823.16 = 441.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.18x = 823.16 × 441.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.18x = 363,051.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,051.70/549.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.08

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