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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.23, 753.95 and 435.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.23, 753.95 and 435.66 is: 601.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.23 : 753.95 = 435.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.23/753.95 = 435.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.23x = 753.95 × 435.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.23x = 328,466.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,466.95/546.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.34

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