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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.66, 819.36 and 472.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.66, 819.36 and 472.95 is: 708.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.66 : 819.36 = 472.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.66/819.36 = 472.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.66x = 819.36 × 472.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.66x = 387,516.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,516.31/546.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.88

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