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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.02, 752.97 and 435.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.02, 752.97 and 435.20 is: 600.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.02 : 752.97 = 435.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.02/752.97 = 435.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.02x = 752.97 × 435.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.02x = 327,692.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,692.54/546.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.15

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