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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.82, 758.77 and 328.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.82, 758.77 and 328.79 is: 453.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.82 : 758.77 = 328.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.82/758.77 = 328.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.82x = 758.77 × 328.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.82x = 249,477.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,477.06/549.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.74

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