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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.13, 753.66 and 297.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.13, 753.66 and 297.45 is: 410.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.13 : 753.66 = 297.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.13/753.66 = 297.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.13x = 753.66 × 297.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.13x = 224,176.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,176.17/546.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.48

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