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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.12, 819.48 and 383.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.12, 819.48 and 383.48 is: 575.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.12 : 819.48 = 383.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.12/819.48 = 383.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.12x = 819.48 × 383.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.12x = 314,254.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,254.19/546.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.43

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