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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.82, 820.98 and 341.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.82, 820.98 and 341.64 is: 512.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.82 : 820.98 = 341.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.82/820.98 = 341.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.82x = 820.98 × 341.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.82x = 280,479.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,479.61/546.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.93

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