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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.30, 817.61 and 414.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.30, 817.61 and 414.16 is: 619.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.30 : 817.61 = 414.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.30/817.61 = 414.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.30x = 817.61 × 414.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.30x = 338,617.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,617.24/546.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.84

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