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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.44, 818.82 and 505.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.44, 818.82 and 505.94 is: 758.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.44 : 818.82 = 505.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.44/818.82 = 505.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.44x = 818.82 × 505.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.44x = 414,273.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,273.79/546.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.13

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