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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.46, 819.69 and 450.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.46, 819.69 and 450.07 is: 675.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.46 : 819.69 = 450.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.46/819.69 = 450.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.46x = 819.69 × 450.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.46x = 368,917.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,917.88/546.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.11

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