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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.40, 824.52 and 302.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.40, 824.52 and 302.64 is: 454.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.40 : 824.52 = 302.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.40/824.52 = 302.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.40x = 824.52 × 302.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.40x = 249,532.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,532.73/549.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.19

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