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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.32, 822.66 and 305.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.32, 822.66 and 305.24 is: 457.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.32 : 822.66 = 305.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.32/822.66 = 305.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.32x = 822.66 × 305.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.32x = 251,108.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,108.74/549.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.13

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