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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.16, 819.72 and 408.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.16, 819.72 and 408.76 is: 613.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.16 : 819.72 = 408.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.16/819.72 = 408.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.16x = 819.72 × 408.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.16x = 335,068.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,068.75/546.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.50

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