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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.43, 818.50 and 430.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.43, 818.50 and 430.32 is: 644.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.43 : 818.50 = 430.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.43/818.50 = 430.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.43x = 818.50 × 430.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.43x = 352,214.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,214.77/546.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.58

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