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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.96, 819.76 and 430.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.96, 819.76 and 430.95 is: 645.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.96 : 819.76 = 430.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.96/819.76 = 430.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.96x = 819.76 × 430.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.96x = 353,276.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,276.11/546.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.89

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