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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.82, 757.38 and 439.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.82, 757.38 and 439.66 is: 605.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.82 : 757.38 = 439.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.82/757.38 = 439.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.82x = 757.38 × 439.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.82x = 332,989.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,989.69/549.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.63

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