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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.41, 822.67 and 304.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.41, 822.67 and 304.70 is: 456.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.41 : 822.67 = 304.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.41/822.67 = 304.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.41x = 822.67 × 304.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.41x = 250,667.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,667.55/549.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.25

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