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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.96, 820.91 and 283.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.96, 820.91 and 283.59 is: 425.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.96 : 820.91 = 283.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.96/820.91 = 283.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.96x = 820.91 × 283.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.96x = 232,801.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,801.87/546.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.63

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