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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.71, 758.63 and 325.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.71, 758.63 and 325.70 is: 449.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.71 : 758.63 = 325.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.71/758.63 = 325.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.71x = 758.63 × 325.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.71x = 247,084.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,084.16/549.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.48

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