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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.98, 820.47 and 510.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.98, 820.47 and 510.07 is: 765.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.98 : 820.47 = 510.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.98/820.47 = 510.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.98x = 820.47 × 510.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.98x = 418,497.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,497.25/546.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.11

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