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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.26, 823.71 and 305.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.26, 823.71 and 305.90 is: 458.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.26 : 823.71 = 305.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.26/823.71 = 305.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.26x = 823.71 × 305.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.26x = 251,972.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,972.89/549.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.75

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