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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.39, 818.35 and 314.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.39, 818.35 and 314.73 is: 471.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.39 : 818.35 = 314.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.39/818.35 = 314.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.39x = 818.35 × 314.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.39x = 257,554.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,554.42/546.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.38

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