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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.24, 821.35 and 410.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.24, 821.35 and 410.51 is: 613.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.24 : 821.35 = 410.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.24/821.35 = 410.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.24x = 821.35 × 410.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.24x = 337,172.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,172.39/549.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.89

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