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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.96, 819.09 and 424.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.96, 819.09 and 424.20 is: 635.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.96 : 819.09 = 424.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.96/819.09 = 424.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.96x = 819.09 × 424.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.96x = 347,457.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,457.98/546.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.25

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