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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.44, 753.74 and 415.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.44, 753.74 and 415.16 is: 572.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.44 : 753.74 = 415.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.44/753.74 = 415.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.44x = 753.74 × 415.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.44x = 312,922.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,922.70/546.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.66

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