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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.61, 758.59 and 328.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.61, 758.59 and 328.70 is: 453.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.61 : 758.59 = 328.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.61/758.59 = 328.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.61x = 758.59 × 328.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.61x = 249,348.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,348.53/549.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.68

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