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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.11, 819.42 and 403.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.11, 819.42 and 403.01 is: 604.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.11 : 819.42 = 403.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.11/819.42 = 403.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.11x = 819.42 × 403.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.11x = 330,234.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,234.45/546.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.70

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