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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.53, 818.98 and 468.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.53, 818.98 and 468.02 is: 701.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.53 : 818.98 = 468.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.53/818.98 = 468.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.53x = 818.98 × 468.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.53x = 383,299.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,299.90/546.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.34

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