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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.90, 819.67 and 533.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.90, 819.67 and 533.23 is: 799.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.90 : 819.67 = 533.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.90/819.67 = 533.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.90x = 819.67 × 533.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.90x = 437,074.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,074.86/546.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.18

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