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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.17, 818.81 and 443.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.17, 818.81 and 443.21 is: 664.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.17 : 818.81 = 443.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.17/818.81 = 443.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.17x = 818.81 × 443.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.17x = 362,898.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,898.47/546.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.44

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