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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.55, 822.77 and 498.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.55, 822.77 and 498.11 is: 749.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.55 : 822.77 = 498.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.55/822.77 = 498.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.55x = 822.77 × 498.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.55x = 409,830.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,830.18/546.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.85

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