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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.35, 819.70 and 315.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.35, 819.70 and 315.20 is: 472.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.35 : 819.70 = 315.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.35/819.70 = 315.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.35x = 819.70 × 315.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.35x = 258,370.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,370.70/546.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.90

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