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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.42, 757.46 and 449.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.42, 757.46 and 449.48 is: 619.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.42 : 757.46 = 449.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.42/757.46 = 449.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.42x = 757.46 × 449.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.42x = 340,463.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,463.12/549.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.68

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