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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.69, 824.99 and 289.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.69, 824.99 and 289.78 is: 434.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.69 : 824.99 = 289.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.69/824.99 = 289.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.69x = 824.99 × 289.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.69x = 239,065.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,065.60/549.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.91

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