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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.96, 819.72 and 418.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.96, 819.72 and 418.80 is: 627.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.96 : 819.72 = 418.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.96/819.72 = 418.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.96x = 819.72 × 418.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.96x = 343,298.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,298.74/546.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.65

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