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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546, 818.05 and 391.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546, 818.05 and 391.17 is: 586.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546 : 818.05 = 391.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546/818.05 = 391.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546x = 818.05 × 391.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546x = 319,996.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,996.62/546
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.07

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