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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.89, 819.76 and 398.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.89, 819.76 and 398.28 is: 597.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.89 : 819.76 = 398.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.89/819.76 = 398.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.89x = 819.76 × 398.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.89x = 326,494.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,494.01/546.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.00

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