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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.16, 819.64 and 424.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.16, 819.64 and 424.12 is: 636.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.16 : 819.64 = 424.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.16/819.64 = 424.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.16x = 819.64 × 424.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.16x = 347,625.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,625.72/546.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.49

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