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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.23, 823.82 and 452.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.23, 823.82 and 452.84 is: 679.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.23 : 823.82 = 452.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.23/823.82 = 452.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.23x = 823.82 × 452.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.23x = 373,052.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,052.27/549.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.23

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