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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.40, 818.70 and 454.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.40, 818.70 and 454.60 is: 681.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.40 : 818.70 = 454.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.40/818.70 = 454.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.40x = 818.70 × 454.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.40x = 372,181.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,181.02/546.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.15

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