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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.65, 758.55 and 328.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.65, 758.55 and 328.59 is: 453.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.65 : 758.55 = 328.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.65/758.55 = 328.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.65x = 758.55 × 328.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.65x = 249,251.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,251.94/549.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.47

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