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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.58, 759.16 and 439.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.58, 759.16 and 439.83 is: 607.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.58 : 759.16 = 439.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.58/759.16 = 439.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.58x = 759.16 × 439.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.58x = 333,901.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,901.34/549.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.56

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