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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.75, 818.99 and 490.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.75, 818.99 and 490.02 is: 734.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.75 : 818.99 = 490.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.75/818.99 = 490.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.75x = 818.99 × 490.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.75x = 401,323.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,323.33/546.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.02

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