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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.35, 818.76 and 430.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.35, 818.76 and 430.26 is: 644.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.35 : 818.76 = 430.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.35/818.76 = 430.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.35x = 818.76 × 430.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.35x = 352,280.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,280.41/546.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.79

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