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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.12, 752.66 and 447.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.12, 752.66 and 447.56 is: 616.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.12 : 752.66 = 447.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.12/752.66 = 447.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.12x = 752.66 × 447.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.12x = 336,860.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,860.51/546.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.83

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