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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.80, 823.98 and 306

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.80, 823.98 and 306 is: 458.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.80 : 823.98 = 306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.80/823.98 = 306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.80x = 823.98 × 306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.80x = 252,137.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,137.88/549.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.60

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