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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.34, 758.10 and 431.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.34, 758.10 and 431.47 is: 595.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.34 : 758.10 = 431.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.34/758.10 = 431.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.34x = 758.10 × 431.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.34x = 327,097.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,097.41/549.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.44

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