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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.69, 758.46 and 466.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.69, 758.46 and 466.66 is: 643.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.69 : 758.46 = 466.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.69/758.46 = 466.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.69x = 758.46 × 466.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.69x = 353,942.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,942.94/549.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.90

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