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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.07, 902.14 and 549.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.07, 902.14 and 549.79 is: 819.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.07 : 902.14 = 549.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.07/902.14 = 549.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.07x = 902.14 × 549.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.07x = 495,983.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,983.92/605.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.71

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