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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.32, 754.44 and 442.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.32, 754.44 and 442.64 is: 611.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.32 : 754.44 = 442.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.32/754.44 = 442.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.32x = 754.44 × 442.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.32x = 333,945.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,945.32/546.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.26

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