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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.74, 820.38 and 474.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.74, 820.38 and 474.92 is: 712.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.74 : 820.38 = 474.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.74/820.38 = 474.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.74x = 820.38 × 474.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.74x = 389,614.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,614.87/546.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.61

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