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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.33, 753.91 and 297.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.33, 753.91 and 297.63 is: 410.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.33 : 753.91 = 297.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.33/753.91 = 297.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.33x = 753.91 × 297.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.33x = 224,385.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,385.49/546.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.71

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