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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.47, 995.49 and 549.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.47, 995.49 and 549.18 is: 822.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.47 : 995.49 = 549.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.47/995.49 = 549.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.47x = 995.49 × 549.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.47x = 546,703.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,703.20/664.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.77

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