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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.88, 820.32 and 465.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.88, 820.32 and 465.52 is: 698.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.88 : 820.32 = 465.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.88/820.32 = 465.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.88x = 820.32 × 465.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.88x = 381,875.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,875.37/546.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.28

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