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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.63, 819.76 and 217.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.63, 819.76 and 217.46 is: 326.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.63 : 819.76 = 217.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.63/819.76 = 217.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.63x = 819.76 × 217.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.63x = 178,261.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,261.45/546.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.11

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