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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.81, 758.70 and 328.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.81, 758.70 and 328.65 is: 453.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.81 : 758.70 = 328.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.81/758.70 = 328.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.81x = 758.70 × 328.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.81x = 249,346.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,346.76/549.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.51

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