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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.17, 818.82 and 285.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.17, 818.82 and 285.66 is: 428.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.17 : 818.82 = 285.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.17/818.82 = 285.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.17x = 818.82 × 285.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.17x = 233,904.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,904.12/546.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.27

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