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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546, 751.32 and 414.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546, 751.32 and 414.48 is: 570.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546 : 751.32 = 414.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546/751.32 = 414.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546x = 751.32 × 414.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546x = 311,407.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,407.11/546
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.34

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