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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.62, 758.53 and 325.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.62, 758.53 and 325.69 is: 449.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.62 : 758.53 = 325.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.62/758.53 = 325.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.62x = 758.53 × 325.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.62x = 247,044.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,044.15/549.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.48

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