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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.54, 818.58 and 424.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.54, 818.58 and 424.43 is: 635.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.54 : 818.58 = 424.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.54/818.58 = 424.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.54x = 818.58 × 424.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.54x = 347,429.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,429.91/546.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.69

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