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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.18, 754.26 and 471.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.18, 754.26 and 471.32 is: 650.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.18 : 754.26 = 471.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.18/754.26 = 471.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.18x = 754.26 × 471.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.18x = 355,497.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,497.82/546.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.88

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