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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.94, 991.46 and 546.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.94, 991.46 and 546.12 is: 817.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.94 : 991.46 = 546.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.94/991.46 = 546.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.94x = 991.46 × 546.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.94x = 541,456.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,456.14/661.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.98

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