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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.28, 754.18 and 336.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.28, 754.18 and 336.54 is: 464.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.28 : 754.18 = 336.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.28/754.18 = 336.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.28x = 754.18 × 336.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.28x = 253,811.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,811.74/546.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.62

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