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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.45, 753.91 and 435.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.45, 753.91 and 435.68 is: 601.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.45 : 753.91 = 435.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.45/753.91 = 435.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.45x = 753.91 × 435.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.45x = 328,461.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,461.48/546.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.09

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