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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.98, 820.48 and 286.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.98, 820.48 and 286.60 is: 429.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.98 : 820.48 = 286.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.98/820.48 = 286.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.98x = 820.48 × 286.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.98x = 235,149.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,149.57/546.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.91

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