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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.46, 757.98 and 328.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.46, 757.98 and 328.28 is: 452.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.46 : 757.98 = 328.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.46/757.98 = 328.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.46x = 757.98 × 328.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.46x = 248,829.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,829.67/549.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.86

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