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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.83, 823.66 and 318.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.83, 823.66 and 318.14 is: 476.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.83 : 823.66 = 318.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.83/823.66 = 318.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.83x = 823.66 × 318.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.83x = 262,038.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,038.08/549.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.58

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