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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.28, 819.40 and 455.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.28, 819.40 and 455.04 is: 682.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.28 : 819.40 = 455.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.28/819.40 = 455.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.28x = 819.40 × 455.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.28x = 372,859.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,859.78/546.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.54

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