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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.46, 754.49 and 421.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.46, 754.49 and 421.92 is: 582.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.46 : 754.49 = 421.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.46/754.49 = 421.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.46x = 754.49 × 421.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.46x = 318,335.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,335.48/546.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.54

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