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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.81, 819.67 and 449.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.81, 819.67 and 449.61 is: 673.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.81 : 819.67 = 449.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.81/819.67 = 449.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.81x = 819.67 × 449.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.81x = 368,531.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,531.83/546.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.97

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