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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.48, 819.06 and 268.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.48, 819.06 and 268.62 is: 402.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.48 : 819.06 = 268.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.48/819.06 = 268.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.48x = 819.06 × 268.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.48x = 220,015.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,015.90/546.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.61

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