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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.15, 753.78 and 336.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.15, 753.78 and 336.49 is: 464.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.15 : 753.78 = 336.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.15/753.78 = 336.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.15x = 753.78 × 336.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.15x = 253,639.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,639.43/546.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.41

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