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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.31, 753.89 and 297.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.31, 753.89 and 297.63 is: 410.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.31 : 753.89 = 297.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.31/753.89 = 297.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.31x = 753.89 × 297.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.31x = 224,380.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,380.28/546.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.72

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