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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.69, 823.61 and 440.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.69, 823.61 and 440.31 is: 659.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.69 : 823.61 = 440.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.69/823.61 = 440.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.69x = 823.61 × 440.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.69x = 362,641.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,641.52/549.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.72

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