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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.22, 818.56 and 464.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.22, 818.56 and 464.74 is: 696.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.22 : 818.56 = 464.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.22/818.56 = 464.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.22x = 818.56 × 464.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.22x = 380,411.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,411.16/546.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.45

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