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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.98, 820.46 and 450.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.98, 820.46 and 450.50 is: 675.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.98 : 820.46 = 450.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.98/820.46 = 450.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.98x = 820.46 × 450.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.98x = 369,617.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,617.23/546.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.74

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