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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.19, 817.39 and 447.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.19, 817.39 and 447.55 is: 669.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.19 : 817.39 = 447.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.19/817.39 = 447.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.19x = 817.39 × 447.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.19x = 365,822.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,822.89/546.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.77

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