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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.80, 821.40 and 403.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.80, 821.40 and 403.44 is: 606.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.80 : 821.40 = 403.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.80/821.40 = 403.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.80x = 821.40 × 403.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.80x = 331,385.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,385.62/546.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.05

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