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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.09, 818.16 and 285.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.09, 818.16 and 285.71 is: 428.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.09 : 818.16 = 285.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.09/818.16 = 285.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.09x = 818.16 × 285.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.09x = 233,752.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,752.40/546.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.05

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