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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.78, 818.10 and 444.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.78, 818.10 and 444.25 is: 664.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.78 : 818.10 = 444.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.78/818.10 = 444.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.78x = 818.10 × 444.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.78x = 363,440.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,440.93/546.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.69

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