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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.56, 820.38 and 445.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.56, 820.38 and 445.04 is: 668.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.56 : 820.38 = 445.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.56/820.38 = 445.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.56x = 820.38 × 445.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.56x = 365,101.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,101.92/546.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.00

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