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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.81, 758.57 and 439.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.81, 758.57 and 439.11 is: 605.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.81 : 758.57 = 439.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.81/758.57 = 439.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.81x = 758.57 × 439.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.81x = 333,093.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,093.48/549.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.83

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