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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.04, 817.83 and 423.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.04, 817.83 and 423.93 is: 634.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.04 : 817.83 = 423.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.04/817.83 = 423.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.04x = 817.83 × 423.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.04x = 346,702.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,702.67/546.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.94

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