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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.27, 753.22 and 435.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.27, 753.22 and 435.66 is: 600.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.27 : 753.22 = 435.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.27/753.22 = 435.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.27x = 753.22 × 435.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.27x = 328,147.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,147.83/546.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.71

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