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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.72, 758.62 and 328.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.72, 758.62 and 328.68 is: 453.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.72 : 758.62 = 328.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.72/758.62 = 328.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.72x = 758.62 × 328.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.72x = 249,343.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,343.22/549.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.58

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