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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.41, 754.66 and 423.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.41, 754.66 and 423.56 is: 584.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.41 : 754.66 = 423.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.41/754.66 = 423.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.41x = 754.66 × 423.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.41x = 319,641.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,641.90/546.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.98

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