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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.87, 820.31 and 483.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.87, 820.31 and 483.08 is: 724.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.87 : 820.31 = 483.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.87/820.31 = 483.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.87x = 820.31 × 483.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.87x = 396,274.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,274.99/546.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.62

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