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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.29, 823.22 and 411.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.29, 823.22 and 411.25 is: 616.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.29 : 823.22 = 411.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.29/823.22 = 411.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.29x = 823.22 × 411.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.29x = 338,543.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,543.05/549.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.33

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