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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.26, 818.71 and 430.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.26, 818.71 and 430.25 is: 644.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.26 : 818.71 = 430.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.26/818.71 = 430.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.26x = 818.71 × 430.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.26x = 352,246.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,246.86/546.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.83

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