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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.16, 751.44 and 414.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.16, 751.44 and 414.40 is: 570.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.16 : 751.44 = 414.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.16/751.44 = 414.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.16x = 751.44 × 414.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.16x = 311,396.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,396.74/546.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.16

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