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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.61, 758.54 and 328.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.61, 758.54 and 328.48 is: 453.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.61 : 758.54 = 328.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.61/758.54 = 328.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.61x = 758.54 × 328.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.61x = 249,164.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,164.14/549.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.35

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