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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.59, 822.78 and 457.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.59, 822.78 and 457.88 is: 685.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.59 : 822.78 = 457.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.59/822.78 = 457.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.59x = 822.78 × 457.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.59x = 376,730.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,730.39/549.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.48

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