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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.63, 818.32 and 545.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.63, 818.32 and 545.91 is: 817.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.63 : 818.32 = 545.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.63/818.32 = 545.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.63x = 818.32 × 545.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.63x = 446,729.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,729.07/546.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.24

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