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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.24, 753.23 and 467.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.24, 753.23 and 467.81 is: 645.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.24 : 753.23 = 467.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.24/753.23 = 467.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.24x = 753.23 × 467.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.24x = 352,372.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,372.43/546.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.09

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