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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.84, 825.72 and 434.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.84, 825.72 and 434.64 is: 652.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.84 : 825.72 = 434.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.84/825.72 = 434.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.84x = 825.72 × 434.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.84x = 358,890.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,890.94/549.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.72

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