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