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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.29, 991.41 and 546.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.29, 991.41 and 546.46 is: 818.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.29 : 991.41 = 546.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.29/991.41 = 546.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.29x = 991.41 × 546.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.29x = 541,765.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,765.91/662.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.02

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