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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.40, 753.51 and 421.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.40, 753.51 and 421.86 is: 581.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.40 : 753.51 = 421.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.40/753.51 = 421.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.40x = 753.51 × 421.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.40x = 317,875.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,875.73/546.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.76

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