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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.24, 753.97 and 336.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.24, 753.97 and 336.45 is: 464.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.24 : 753.97 = 336.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.24/753.97 = 336.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.24x = 753.97 × 336.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.24x = 253,672.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,672.37/546.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.40

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