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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.25, 756.94 and 450.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.25, 756.94 and 450.43 is: 620.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.25 : 756.94 = 450.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.25/756.94 = 450.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.25x = 756.94 × 450.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.25x = 340,942.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,942.45/549.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.75

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