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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.02, 818.40 and 417.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.02, 818.40 and 417.50 is: 625.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.02 : 818.40 = 417.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.02/818.40 = 417.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.02x = 818.40 × 417.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.02x = 341,682
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,682/546.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.77

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