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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.76, 759.36 and 452.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.76, 759.36 and 452.56 is: 625.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.76 : 759.36 = 452.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.76/759.36 = 452.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.76x = 759.36 × 452.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.76x = 343,655.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,655.96/549.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.10

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