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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.99, 816.51 and 470.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.99, 816.51 and 470.44 is: 702.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.99 : 816.51 = 470.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.99/816.51 = 470.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.99x = 816.51 × 470.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.99x = 384,121.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,121.75/546.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.25

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