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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.98, 928.55 and 546.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.98, 928.55 and 546.54 is: 819.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.98 : 928.55 = 546.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.98/928.55 = 546.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.98x = 928.55 × 546.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.98x = 507,489.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,489.72/618.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.88

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