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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.98, 818.94 and 468.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.98, 818.94 and 468.16 is: 700.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.98 : 818.94 = 468.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.98/818.94 = 468.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.98x = 818.94 × 468.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.98x = 383,390.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,390.86/546.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.93

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