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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.96, 759.78 and 467.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.96, 759.78 and 467.91 is: 646.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.96 : 759.78 = 467.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.96/759.78 = 467.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.96x = 759.78 × 467.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.96x = 355,508.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,508.66/549.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.43

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