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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546, 750.54 and 479.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546, 750.54 and 479.76 is: 659.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546 : 750.54 = 479.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546/750.54 = 479.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546x = 750.54 × 479.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546x = 360,079.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,079.07/546
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.49

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