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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.47, 753.67 and 448.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.47, 753.67 and 448.06 is: 617.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.47 : 753.67 = 448.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.47/753.67 = 448.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.47x = 753.67 × 448.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.47x = 337,689.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,689.38/546.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.95

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