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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.21, 753.30 and 435.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.21, 753.30 and 435.51 is: 600.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.21 : 753.30 = 435.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.21/753.30 = 435.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.21x = 753.30 × 435.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.21x = 328,069.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,069.68/546.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.63

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