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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.84, 818.10 and 477.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.84, 818.10 and 477.72 is: 714.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.84 : 818.10 = 477.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.84/818.10 = 477.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.84x = 818.10 × 477.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.84x = 390,822.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,822.73/546.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.69

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