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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.36, 819.96 and 286.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.36, 819.96 and 286.42 is: 429.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.36 : 819.96 = 286.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.36/819.96 = 286.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.36x = 819.96 × 286.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.36x = 234,852.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,852.94/546.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.85

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