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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.54, 746.45 and 423.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.54, 746.45 and 423.31 is: 583.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.54 : 746.45 = 423.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.54/746.45 = 423.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.54x = 746.45 × 423.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.54x = 315,973.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,973.90/541.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.47

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