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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.58, 759.16 and 439.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.58, 759.16 and 439.84 is: 607.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.58 : 759.16 = 439.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.58/759.16 = 439.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.58x = 759.16 × 439.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.58x = 333,908.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,908.93/549.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.57

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