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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.24, 823.65 and 463.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.24, 823.65 and 463.17 is: 694.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.24 : 823.65 = 463.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.24/823.65 = 463.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.24x = 823.65 × 463.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.24x = 381,489.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,489.97/549.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.58

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