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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.48, 915.42 and 549.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.48, 915.42 and 549.72 is: 828.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.48 : 915.42 = 549.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.48/915.42 = 549.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.48x = 915.42 × 549.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.48x = 503,224.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,224.68/607.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.38

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