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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.32, 754.89 and 436.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.32, 754.89 and 436.70 is: 603.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.32 : 754.89 = 436.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.32/754.89 = 436.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.32x = 754.89 × 436.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.32x = 329,660.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,660.71/546.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.42

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