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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.84, 759.57 and 439.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.84, 759.57 and 439.17 is: 606.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.84 : 759.57 = 439.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.84/759.57 = 439.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.84x = 759.57 × 439.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.84x = 333,580.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,580.36/549.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.69

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