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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.32, 753.41 and 406.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.32, 753.41 and 406.79 is: 560.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.32 : 753.41 = 406.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.32/753.41 = 406.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.32x = 753.41 × 406.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.32x = 306,475.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,475.89/546.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.99

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