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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.57, 757.98 and 328.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.57, 757.98 and 328.47 is: 453.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.57 : 757.98 = 328.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.57/757.98 = 328.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.57x = 757.98 × 328.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.57x = 248,973.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,973.69/549.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.03

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