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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.70, 823.94 and 484.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.70, 823.94 and 484.76 is: 726.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.70 : 823.94 = 484.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.70/823.94 = 484.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.70x = 823.94 × 484.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.70x = 399,410.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,410.73/549.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.60

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