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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.66, 758.70 and 328.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.66, 758.70 and 328.80 is: 453.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.66 : 758.70 = 328.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.66/758.70 = 328.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.66x = 758.70 × 328.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.66x = 249,460.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,460.56/549.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.85

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