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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.70, 820.84 and 286.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.70, 820.84 and 286.90 is: 430.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.70 : 820.84 = 286.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.70/820.84 = 286.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.70x = 820.84 × 286.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.70x = 235,499.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,499.00/546.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.76

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