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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.24, 824.28 and 405

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.24, 824.28 and 405 is: 607.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.24 : 824.28 = 405 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.24/824.28 = 405/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.24x = 824.28 × 405
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.24x = 333,833.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,833.40/549.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.81

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