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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.18, 823.97 and 446.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.18, 823.97 and 446.72 is: 670.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.18 : 823.97 = 446.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.18/823.97 = 446.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.18x = 823.97 × 446.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.18x = 368,080.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,080.88/549.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.24

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