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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.76, 821.75 and 446.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.76, 821.75 and 446.51 is: 669.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.76 : 821.75 = 446.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.76/821.75 = 446.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.76x = 821.75 × 446.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.76x = 366,919.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,919.41/547.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.85

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