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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.84, 823.70 and 491.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.84, 823.70 and 491.42 is: 736.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.84 : 823.70 = 491.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.84/823.70 = 491.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.84x = 823.70 × 491.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.84x = 404,782.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,782.65/549.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.18

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