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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.83, 824.74 and 446.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.83, 824.74 and 446.62 is: 669.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.83 : 824.74 = 446.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.83/824.74 = 446.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.83x = 824.74 × 446.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.83x = 368,345.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,345.38/549.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.93

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