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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.41, 819.45 and 422.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.41, 819.45 and 422.93 is: 634.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.41 : 819.45 = 422.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.41/819.45 = 422.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.41x = 819.45 × 422.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.41x = 346,569.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,569.99/546.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.27

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