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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.45, 818.90 and 383.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.45, 818.90 and 383.80 is: 575.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.45 : 818.90 = 383.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.45/818.90 = 383.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.45x = 818.90 × 383.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.45x = 314,289.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,289.73/546.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.15

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