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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.40, 820.46 and 470.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.40, 820.46 and 470.22 is: 706.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.40 : 820.46 = 470.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.40/820.46 = 470.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.40x = 820.46 × 470.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.40x = 385,796.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,796.70/546.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.07

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