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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.60, 759.44 and 410.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.60, 759.44 and 410.28 is: 566.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.60 : 759.44 = 410.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.60/759.44 = 410.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.60x = 759.44 × 410.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.60x = 311,583.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,583.04/549.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.93

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