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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.31, 757.85 and 325.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.31, 757.85 and 325.23 is: 448.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.31 : 757.85 = 325.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.31/757.85 = 325.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.31x = 757.85 × 325.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.31x = 246,475.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,475.12/549.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.70

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