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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.94, 758.97 and 451.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.94, 758.97 and 451.42 is: 623.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.94 : 758.97 = 451.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.94/758.97 = 451.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.94x = 758.97 × 451.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.94x = 342,614.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,614.44/549.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.00

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