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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.35, 814.67 and 481.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.35, 814.67 and 481.59 is: 718.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.35 : 814.67 = 481.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.35/814.67 = 481.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.35x = 814.67 × 481.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.35x = 392,338.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,338.13/546.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.11

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