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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.71, 818.37 and 416.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.71, 818.37 and 416.39 is: 623.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.71 : 818.37 = 416.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.71/818.37 = 416.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.71x = 818.37 × 416.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.71x = 340,756.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,756.99/546.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.29

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