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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.26, 820.50 and 450.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.26, 820.50 and 450.12 is: 676.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.26 : 820.50 = 450.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.26/820.50 = 450.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.26x = 820.50 × 450.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.26x = 369,323.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,323.46/546.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.10

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