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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.28, 822.32 and 412.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.28, 822.32 and 412.88 is: 618.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.28 : 822.32 = 412.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.28/822.32 = 412.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.28x = 822.32 × 412.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.28x = 339,519.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,519.48/549.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.12

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