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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.91, 759.81 and 425.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.91, 759.81 and 425.31 is: 587.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.91 : 759.81 = 425.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.91/759.81 = 425.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.91x = 759.81 × 425.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.91x = 323,154.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,154.79/549.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.65

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