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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.31, 824.51 and 447.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.31, 824.51 and 447.79 is: 672.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.31 : 824.51 = 447.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.31/824.51 = 447.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.31x = 824.51 × 447.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.31x = 369,207.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,207.33/549.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.13

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