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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.09, 817.91 and 448.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.09, 817.91 and 448.89 is: 672.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.09 : 817.91 = 448.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.09/817.91 = 448.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.09x = 817.91 × 448.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.09x = 367,149.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,149.38/546.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.32

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