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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.40, 829.69 and 549.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.40, 829.69 and 549.40 is: 829.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.40 : 829.69 = 549.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.40/829.69 = 549.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.40x = 829.69 × 549.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.40x = 455,831.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,831.69/549.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.69

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