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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.32, 825.18 and 446.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.32, 825.18 and 446.76 is: 671.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.32 : 825.18 = 446.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.32/825.18 = 446.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.32x = 825.18 × 446.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.32x = 368,657.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,657.42/549.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.12

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