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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.40, 819.22 and 438.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.40, 819.22 and 438.16 is: 656.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.40 : 819.22 = 438.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.40/819.22 = 438.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.40x = 819.22 × 438.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.40x = 358,949.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,949.44/546.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.94

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