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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.17, 818.10 and 409.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.17, 818.10 and 409.02 is: 612.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.17 : 818.10 = 409.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.17/818.10 = 409.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.17x = 818.10 × 409.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.17x = 334,616.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,616.19/546.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.67

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