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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.91, 820.37 and 429.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.91, 820.37 and 429.05 is: 643.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.91 : 820.37 = 429.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.91/820.37 = 429.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.91x = 820.37 × 429.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.91x = 351,982.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,982.87/546.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.59

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