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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.45, 758.25 and 328.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.45, 758.25 and 328.42 is: 453.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.45 : 758.25 = 328.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.45/758.25 = 328.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.45x = 758.25 × 328.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.45x = 249,024.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,024.47/549.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.22

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