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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.95, 819.72 and 272.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.95, 819.72 and 272.45 is: 408.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.95 : 819.72 = 272.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.95/819.72 = 272.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.95x = 819.72 × 272.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.95x = 223,332.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,332.71/546.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.32

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