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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.60, 758 and 444.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.60, 758 and 444.72 is: 613.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.60 : 758 = 444.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.60/758 = 444.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.60x = 758 × 444.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.60x = 337,097.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,097.76/549.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.35

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