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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.59, 823.70 and 305.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.59, 823.70 and 305.78 is: 458.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.59 : 823.70 = 305.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.59/823.70 = 305.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.59x = 823.70 × 305.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.59x = 251,867.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,867.63/549.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.29

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