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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.57, 821.07 and 425.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.57, 821.07 and 425.07 is: 638.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.57 : 821.07 = 425.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.57/821.07 = 425.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.57x = 821.07 × 425.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.57x = 349,012.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,012.22/546.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.55

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