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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.04, 817.16 and 429.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.04, 817.16 and 429.50 is: 642.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.04 : 817.16 = 429.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.04/817.16 = 429.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.04x = 817.16 × 429.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.04x = 350,970.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,970.12/546.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.75

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