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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.16, 754.69 and 414.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.16, 754.69 and 414.94 is: 573.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.16 : 754.69 = 414.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.16/754.69 = 414.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.16x = 754.69 × 414.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.16x = 313,151.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,151.07/546.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.37

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