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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.89, 820.64 and 445.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.89, 820.64 and 445.44 is: 668.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.89 : 820.64 = 445.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.89/820.64 = 445.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.89x = 820.64 × 445.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.89x = 365,547.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,547.00/546.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.41

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