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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.97, 826.66 and 319.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.97, 826.66 and 319.33 is: 479.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.97 : 826.66 = 319.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.97/826.66 = 319.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.97x = 826.66 × 319.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.97x = 263,972.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,972.32/549.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.97

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