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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.96, 820.44 and 469.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.96, 820.44 and 469.83 is: 704.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.96 : 820.44 = 469.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.96/820.44 = 469.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.96x = 820.44 × 469.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.96x = 385,467.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,467.33/546.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.75

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