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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.88, 821.49 and 403.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.88, 821.49 and 403.42 is: 605.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.88 : 821.49 = 403.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.88/821.49 = 403.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.88x = 821.49 × 403.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.88x = 331,405.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,405.50/546.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.99

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