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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.70, 821.05 and 286.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.70, 821.05 and 286.88 is: 430.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.70 : 821.05 = 286.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.70/821.05 = 286.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.70x = 821.05 × 286.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.70x = 235,542.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,542.82/546.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.84

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