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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.08, 754.33 and 436.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.08, 754.33 and 436.33 is: 602.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.08 : 754.33 = 436.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.08/754.33 = 436.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.08x = 754.33 × 436.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.08x = 329,133.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,133.04/546.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.72

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