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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.44, 821.46 and 424.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.44, 821.46 and 424.76 is: 638.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.44 : 821.46 = 424.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.44/821.46 = 424.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.44x = 821.46 × 424.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.44x = 348,923.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,923.35/546.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.54

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