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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.27, 898.97 and 546.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.27, 898.97 and 546.48 is: 819.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.27 : 898.97 = 546.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.27/898.97 = 546.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.27x = 898.97 × 546.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.27x = 491,266.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,266.39/599.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.78

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