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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.04, 818.34 and 289

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.04, 818.34 and 289 is: 433.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.04 : 818.34 = 289 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.04/818.34 = 289/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.04x = 818.34 × 289
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.04x = 236,500.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,500.26/546.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.12

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