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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.88, 820.48 and 331.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.88, 820.48 and 331.84 is: 497.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.88 : 820.48 = 331.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.88/820.48 = 331.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.88x = 820.48 × 331.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.88x = 272,268.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,268.08/546.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.86

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