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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.08, 818.51 and 437.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.08, 818.51 and 437.64 is: 655.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.08 : 818.51 = 437.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.08/818.51 = 437.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.08x = 818.51 × 437.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.08x = 358,207.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,207.46/546.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.97

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