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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.46, 758.05 and 431.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.46, 758.05 and 431.47 is: 595.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.46 : 758.05 = 431.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.46/758.05 = 431.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.46x = 758.05 × 431.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.46x = 327,075.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,075.83/549.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.27

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