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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.34, 818.74 and 285.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.34, 818.74 and 285.82 is: 428.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.34 : 818.74 = 285.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.34/818.74 = 285.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.34x = 818.74 × 285.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.34x = 234,012.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,012.27/546.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.33

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