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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.67, 818.44 and 315.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.67, 818.44 and 315.14 is: 471.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.67 : 818.44 = 315.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.67/818.44 = 315.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.67x = 818.44 × 315.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.67x = 257,923.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,923.18/546.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.81

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