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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.60, 818.72 and 415.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.60, 818.72 and 415.14 is: 621.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.60 : 818.72 = 415.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.60/818.72 = 415.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.60x = 818.72 × 415.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.60x = 339,883.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,883.42/546.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.81

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