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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.70, 819.78 and 402.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.70, 819.78 and 402.52 is: 603.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.70 : 819.78 = 402.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.70/819.78 = 402.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.70x = 819.78 × 402.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.70x = 329,977.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,977.85/546.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.58

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