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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.91, 758.93 and 328.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.91, 758.93 and 328.86 is: 453.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.91 : 758.93 = 328.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.91/758.93 = 328.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.91x = 758.93 × 328.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.91x = 249,581.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,581.72/549.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.86

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