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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.58, 819.96 and 495.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.58, 819.96 and 495.46 is: 743.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.58 : 819.96 = 495.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.58/819.96 = 495.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.58x = 819.96 × 495.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.58x = 406,257.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,257.38/546.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.27

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