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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.87, 815.15 and 446.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.87, 815.15 and 446.46 is: 669.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.87 : 815.15 = 446.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.87/815.15 = 446.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.87x = 815.15 × 446.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.87x = 363,929.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,929.64/543.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.15

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