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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.95, 820.89 and 287.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.95, 820.89 and 287.13 is: 430.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.95 : 820.89 = 287.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.95/820.89 = 287.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.95x = 820.89 × 287.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.95x = 235,703.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,703.22/546.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.95

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