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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.52, 815.33 and 464.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.52, 815.33 and 464.44 is: 692.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.52 : 815.33 = 464.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.52/815.33 = 464.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.52x = 815.33 × 464.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.52x = 378,671.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,671.87/546.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.88

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