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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.17, 818.06 and 442.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.17, 818.06 and 442.97 is: 663.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.17 : 818.06 = 442.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.17/818.06 = 442.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.17x = 818.06 × 442.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.17x = 362,372.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,372.80/546.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.49

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