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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.89, 818.51 and 449.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.89, 818.51 and 449.69 is: 673.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.89 : 818.51 = 449.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.89/818.51 = 449.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.89x = 818.51 × 449.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.89x = 368,069.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,069.42/546.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.03

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