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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.14, 818.91 and 285.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.14, 818.91 and 285.50 is: 428.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.14 : 818.91 = 285.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.14/818.91 = 285.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.14x = 818.91 × 285.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.14x = 233,800.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,800.85/546.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.10

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