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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.66, 824.89 and 442.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.66, 824.89 and 442.74 is: 664.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.66 : 824.89 = 442.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.66/824.89 = 442.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.66x = 824.89 × 442.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.66x = 365,207.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,207.67/549.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.43

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