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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.64, 819.99 and 272.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.64, 819.99 and 272.45 is: 408.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.64 : 819.99 = 272.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.64/819.99 = 272.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.64x = 819.99 × 272.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.64x = 223,408.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,408.33/546.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.70

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