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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.74, 819.79 and 204.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.74, 819.79 and 204.66 is: 306.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.74 : 819.79 = 204.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.74/819.79 = 204.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.74x = 819.79 × 204.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.74x = 167,778.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,778.22/546.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.87

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