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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.57, 818.94 and 431.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.57, 818.94 and 431.76 is: 646.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.57 : 818.94 = 431.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.57/818.94 = 431.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.57x = 818.94 × 431.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.57x = 353,585.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,585.53/546.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.92

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