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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.01, 846.96 and 549

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.01, 846.96 and 549 is: 754.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.01 : 846.96 = 549 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.01/846.96 = 549/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.01x = 846.96 × 549
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.01x = 464,981.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,981.04/616.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.83

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