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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.61, 820.97 and 468.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.61, 820.97 and 468.70 is: 703.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.61 : 820.97 = 468.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.61/820.97 = 468.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.61x = 820.97 × 468.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.61x = 384,788.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,788.64/546.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.95

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