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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.24, 830.13 and 549.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.24, 830.13 and 549.24 is: 830.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.24 : 830.13 = 549.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.24/830.13 = 549.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.24x = 830.13 × 549.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.24x = 455,940.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,940.60/549.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.13

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