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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.58, 823.59 and 484.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.58, 823.59 and 484.44 is: 725.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.58 : 823.59 = 484.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.58/823.59 = 484.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.58x = 823.59 × 484.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.58x = 398,979.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,979.94/549.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.98

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