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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.94, 823.98 and 440.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.94, 823.98 and 440.56 is: 660.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.94 : 823.98 = 440.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.94/823.98 = 440.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.94x = 823.98 × 440.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.94x = 363,012.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,012.63/549.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.09

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