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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.92, 819.42 and 290.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.92, 819.42 and 290.12 is: 434.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.92 : 819.42 = 290.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.92/819.42 = 290.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.92x = 819.42 × 290.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.92x = 237,730.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,730.13/546.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.67

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