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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546, 819.24 and 289.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546, 819.24 and 289.44 is: 434.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546 : 819.24 = 289.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546/819.24 = 289.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546x = 819.24 × 289.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546x = 237,120.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,120.83/546
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.29

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