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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.46, 839.78 and 546.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.46, 839.78 and 546.53 is: 817.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.46 : 839.78 = 546.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.46/839.78 = 546.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.46x = 839.78 × 546.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.46x = 458,964.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,964.96/561.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.45

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