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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.46, 824.16 and 546.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.46, 824.16 and 546.46 is: 819.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.46 : 824.16 = 546.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.46/824.16 = 546.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.46x = 824.16 × 546.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.46x = 450,370.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,370.47/549.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.66

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