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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.51, 824.31 and 447.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.51, 824.31 and 447.66 is: 671.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.51 : 824.31 = 447.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.51/824.31 = 447.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.51x = 824.31 × 447.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.51x = 369,010.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,010.61/549.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.53

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