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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.35, 861.66 and 546.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.35, 861.66 and 546.66 is: 818.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.35 : 861.66 = 546.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.35/861.66 = 546.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.35x = 861.66 × 546.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.35x = 471,035.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,035.06/575.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.69

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