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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.02, 901.46 and 546.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.02, 901.46 and 546.18 is: 823.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.02 : 901.46 = 546.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.02/901.46 = 546.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.02x = 901.46 × 546.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.02x = 492,356.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,356.69/598.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.31

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