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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.30, 925.95 and 546.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.30, 925.95 and 546.02 is: 819.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.30 : 925.95 = 546.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.30/925.95 = 546.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.30x = 925.95 × 546.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.30x = 505,587.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,587.22/617.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.03

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